Start Isiah Pacheco 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.8 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Isiah Pacheco and Zach Charbonnet are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard matchup) and Zach Charbonnet hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isiah Pacheco for 2.8 PPR points to Zach Charbonnet's 0.1.
Start Isiah Pacheco on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pacheco | Charbonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.8 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.7 | 11.3 |
| Snap share | 52% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 53 |
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 Zach Charbonnet comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Zach Charbonnet in Week 1?
Start Isiah Pacheco in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.8 PPR points to Zach Charbonnet's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isiah Pacheco or Zach Charbonnet?
Our Clutch Score projects Isiah Pacheco for 2.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Zach Charbonnet.
Who has the better matchup, Isiah Pacheco or Zach Charbonnet?
Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard) and Zach Charbonnet hosts NE (hard). Zach Charbonnet 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.