Start Israel Abanikanda or Jaydn Ott?
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
RBJaydn OttKC · RB88Who to start
Slight leanJaydn Ott- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Israel Abanikanda and Jaydn Ott are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Israel Abanikanda travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Jaydn Ott hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaydn Ott for 0.6 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Start Jaydn Ott on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abanikanda | Ott |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 0.7 |
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 Jaydn Ott comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Israel Abanikanda or Jaydn Ott in Week 1?
Start Jaydn Ott in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Israel Abanikanda or Jaydn Ott?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaydn Ott for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Israel Abanikanda.
Who has the better matchup, Israel Abanikanda or Jaydn Ott?
Israel Abanikanda plays at NYG (easy) and Jaydn Ott hosts DEN (hard). Israel Abanikanda 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.