Start DJ Giddens or Will Shipley?
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
RBWill ShipleyPHI · RB79Who to start
Clear startWill Shipley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
DJ Giddens and Will Shipley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. DJ Giddens hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Will Shipley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Will Shipley for 2.4 PPR points to DJ Giddens's 0.1.
Start Will Shipley on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Giddens | Shipley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.2 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
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 Will Shipley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Giddens or Will Shipley in Week 1?
Start Will Shipley in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to DJ Giddens's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Giddens or Will Shipley?
Our Clutch Score projects Will Shipley for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for DJ Giddens.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Giddens or Will Shipley?
DJ Giddens hosts BAL (medium) and Will Shipley hosts WAS (easy). Will Shipley 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.