Start Israel Abanikanda or Jaydon Blue?
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
RBJaydon BluePHI · RB66Who to start
Strong startJaydon Blue- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.0 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Israel Abanikanda and Jaydon Blue are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Israel Abanikanda travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Jaydon Blue hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaydon Blue for 4.0 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Start Jaydon Blue on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abanikanda | Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 3.3 |
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 Jaydon Blue comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Israel Abanikanda or Jaydon Blue in Week 1?
Start Jaydon Blue in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.0 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Israel Abanikanda or Jaydon Blue?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaydon Blue for 4.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Israel Abanikanda.
Who has the better matchup, Israel Abanikanda or Jaydon Blue?
Israel Abanikanda plays at NYG (easy) and Jaydon Blue hosts WAS (easy). 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.