Start Isiah Pacheco or Justice Hill?
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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.0 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Isiah Pacheco and Justice Hill are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard matchup) and Justice Hill travels to IND (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justice Hill for 4.0 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Start Justice Hill on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pacheco | Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Snap share | 52% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 4 |
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 Justice Hill comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Justice Hill in Week 1?
Start Justice Hill in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.0 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isiah Pacheco or Justice Hill?
Our Clutch Score projects Justice Hill for 4.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Isiah Pacheco.
Who has the better matchup, Isiah Pacheco or Justice Hill?
Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard) and Justice Hill plays at IND (hard). Isiah Pacheco 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.