Start Israel Abanikanda or J'Mari Taylor?
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.
RBIsrael AbanikandaODAL · RB80
RBJ'Mari TaylorJAX · RB82Who to start
Clear startJ'Mari Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.3 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Israel Abanikanda and J'Mari Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Israel Abanikanda travels to NYG (easy matchup) and J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.3 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Start J'Mari Taylor on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abanikanda | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Israel Abanikanda vs J'Mari Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Israel Abanikanda or J'Mari Taylor in Week 1?
Start J'Mari Taylor in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.3 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Israel Abanikanda or J'Mari Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Israel Abanikanda.
Who has the better matchup, Israel Abanikanda or J'Mari Taylor?
Israel Abanikanda plays at NYG (easy) and J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy). J'Mari Taylor 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.