Start Israel Abanikanda or Will Shipley?
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
RBWill ShipleyPHI · RB79Who to start
Clear startWill Shipley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Israel Abanikanda and Will Shipley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Israel Abanikanda travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Will Shipley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Will Shipley for 2.4 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Start Will Shipley on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Abanikanda | Shipley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.2 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
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 Will Shipley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Israel Abanikanda or Will Shipley in Week 1?
Start Will Shipley in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Israel Abanikanda's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Israel Abanikanda or Will Shipley?
Our Clutch Score projects Will Shipley for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Israel Abanikanda.
Who has the better matchup, Israel Abanikanda or Will Shipley?
Israel Abanikanda plays at NYG (easy) and Will Shipley 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.