Start Israel Abanikanda or Max Bredeson?
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
RBMax BredesonMIN · RB90Who to start
Slight leanMax Bredeson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.2 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Israel Abanikanda and Max Bredeson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Israel Abanikanda travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Max Bredeson for 0.2 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Start Max Bredeson on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abanikanda | Bredeson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 0.2 |
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 Max Bredeson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Israel Abanikanda or Max Bredeson in Week 1?
Start Max Bredeson in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.2 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Israel Abanikanda or Max Bredeson?
Our Clutch Score projects Max Bredeson for 0.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Israel Abanikanda.
Who has the better matchup, Israel Abanikanda or Max Bredeson?
Israel Abanikanda plays at NYG (easy) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (medium). 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.