Start Emanuel Wilson or Isiah Pacheco?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.1 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Emanuel Wilson and Isiah Pacheco are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Emanuel Wilson hosts NE (medium matchup) and Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emanuel Wilson for 3.1 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Start Emanuel Wilson on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wilson | Pacheco |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Snap share | 30% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 26 | 20 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Emanuel Wilson vs Isiah Pacheco comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emanuel Wilson or Isiah Pacheco in Week 1?
Start Emanuel Wilson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 3.1 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emanuel Wilson or Isiah Pacheco?
Our Clutch Score projects Emanuel Wilson for 3.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Isiah Pacheco.
Who has the better matchup, Emanuel Wilson or Isiah Pacheco?
Emanuel Wilson hosts NE (medium) and Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard). Emanuel Wilson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.