Start Emanuel Wilson or James Conner?
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.
RBEmanuel WilsonSEA · RB48
RBJames ConnerIRARI · RB73Who to start
Clear startEmanuel Wilson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.1 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Emanuel Wilson and James Conner are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Emanuel Wilson hosts NE (medium matchup) and James Conner travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emanuel Wilson for 3.1 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Start Emanuel Wilson on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wilson | Conner |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 11.1 |
| Snap share | 30% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 26 | 5 |
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 James Conner comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emanuel Wilson or James Conner in Week 1?
Start Emanuel Wilson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 3.1 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emanuel Wilson or James Conner?
Our Clutch Score projects Emanuel Wilson for 3.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, Emanuel Wilson or James Conner?
Emanuel Wilson hosts NE (medium) and James Conner plays at LAC (hard). Emanuel Wilson 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.