Start Dylan Sampson or Keaton Mitchell?
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
RBKeaton MitchellQLAC · RB63Who to start
Clear startKeaton Mitchell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.6 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Dylan Sampson and Keaton Mitchell are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dylan Sampson travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Keaton Mitchell hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Keaton Mitchell for 6.6 PPR points to Dylan Sampson's 4.4.
Start Keaton Mitchell on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sampson | Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Snap share | 25% | 17% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 11 |
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 Keaton Mitchell comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dylan Sampson or Keaton Mitchell in Week 1?
Start Keaton Mitchell in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 6.6 PPR points to Dylan Sampson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dylan Sampson or Keaton Mitchell?
Our Clutch Score projects Keaton Mitchell for 6.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Dylan Sampson.
Who has the better matchup, Dylan Sampson or Keaton Mitchell?
Dylan Sampson plays at JAX (medium) and Keaton Mitchell hosts ARI (easy). Keaton Mitchell 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.