Start Dylan Sampson or Zach Charbonnet?
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
RBZach CharbonnetPUPSEA · RB24Who to start
Strong startDylan Sampson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at JAX, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Dylan Sampson and Zach Charbonnet are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dylan Sampson travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Zach Charbonnet hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dylan Sampson for 5.0 PPR points to Zach Charbonnet's 0.1.
Start Dylan Sampson on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sampson | Charbonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 11.3 |
| Snap share | 25% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 53 |
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 Zach Charbonnet comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dylan Sampson or Zach Charbonnet in Week 1?
Start Dylan Sampson in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Zach Charbonnet's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dylan Sampson or Zach Charbonnet?
Our Clutch Score projects Dylan Sampson for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Zach Charbonnet.
Who has the better matchup, Dylan Sampson or Zach Charbonnet?
Dylan Sampson plays at JAX (medium) and Zach Charbonnet hosts NE (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.