Start Dylan Sampson or Josh Jacobs?
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.
RBDylan SampsonCLE · RB53
RBJosh JacobsGB · RB13Who to start
Slight leanJosh Jacobs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.5 vs 4.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Dylan Sampson and Josh Jacobs are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dylan Sampson travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Josh Jacobs travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Jacobs for 4.5 PPR points to Dylan Sampson's 4.4.
Start Josh Jacobs on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sampson | Jacobs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 15.8 |
| Snap share | 25% | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 54 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dylan Sampson vs Josh Jacobs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dylan Sampson or Josh Jacobs in Week 1?
Start Josh Jacobs in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Dylan Sampson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dylan Sampson or Josh Jacobs?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Jacobs for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Dylan Sampson.
Who has the better matchup, Dylan Sampson or Josh Jacobs?
Dylan Sampson plays at JAX (medium) and Josh Jacobs plays at MIN (hard). Dylan Sampson 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.