Start Isiah Pacheco 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.
RBIsiah PachecoIRDET · RB54
RBJames ConnerIRARI · RB73Who to start
Slight leanIsiah Pacheco- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.1 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Isiah Pacheco and James Conner are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard matchup) and James Conner travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isiah Pacheco for 0.1 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Start Isiah Pacheco on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pacheco | Conner |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.7 | 11.1 |
| Snap share | 52% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isiah Pacheco vs James Conner comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isiah Pacheco or James Conner in Week 1?
Start Isiah Pacheco in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.1 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isiah Pacheco or James Conner?
Our Clutch Score projects Isiah Pacheco for 0.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, Isiah Pacheco or James Conner?
Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard) and James Conner plays at LAC (hard). James Conner 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.