Start DJ Giddens or Jaydon Blue?
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.
RBDJ GiddensOIND · RB86
RBJaydon BluePHI · RB66Who to start
Strong startJaydon Blue- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.0 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
DJ Giddens and Jaydon Blue are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. DJ Giddens hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Jaydon Blue hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaydon Blue for 4.0 PPR points to DJ Giddens's 0.1.
Start Jaydon Blue on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Giddens | Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 3.3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DJ Giddens vs Jaydon Blue comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Giddens or Jaydon Blue in Week 1?
Start Jaydon Blue in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 4.0 PPR points to DJ Giddens's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Giddens or Jaydon Blue?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaydon Blue for 4.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for DJ Giddens.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Giddens or Jaydon Blue?
DJ Giddens hosts BAL (medium) and Jaydon Blue hosts WAS (easy). Jaydon Blue 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.