Start Dillon Gabriel or Riley Leonard?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
QBDillon GabrielIRCLE · QB40
QBRiley LeonardIND · QB48Who to start
Slight leanRiley Leonard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.7 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Dillon Gabriel and Riley Leonard are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dillon Gabriel travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Riley Leonard for 0.7 PPR points to Dillon Gabriel's 0.0.
Start Riley Leonard on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gabriel | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 40% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dillon Gabriel vs Riley Leonard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dillon Gabriel or Riley Leonard in Week 1?
Start Riley Leonard in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.7 PPR points to Dillon Gabriel's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dillon Gabriel or Riley Leonard?
Our Clutch Score projects Riley Leonard for 0.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Dillon Gabriel.
Who has the better matchup, Dillon Gabriel or Riley Leonard?
Dillon Gabriel plays at JAX (medium) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium). Riley Leonard draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.