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Start J.K. Dobbins or Jordan Mason?

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.

RBJ.K. DobbinsDEN · RB42
8.4Clutch · Wk 1@ KC
RBJordan MasonMIN · RB35
8.9Clutch · Wk 1vs GB

Who to start

Slight lean
Jordan Mason
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 8.4 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.

J.K. Dobbins and Jordan Mason are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. J.K. Dobbins travels to KC (medium matchup) and Jordan Mason hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jordan Mason for 8.9 PPR points to J.K. Dobbins's 8.4.

Start Jordan Mason on the higher-scoring game.

This week, side by side

StatDobbinsMason
Clutch Score (Wk 1)8.48.9
Baseline proj / game9.49.0
Points / game (season)11.68.1
Snap share51%44%
Red-zone touches1927

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long J.K. Dobbins vs Jordan Mason comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start J.K. Dobbins or Jordan Mason in Week 1?

Start Jordan Mason in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to J.K. Dobbins's 8.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, J.K. Dobbins or Jordan Mason?

Our Clutch Score projects Jordan Mason for 8.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for J.K. Dobbins.

Who has the better matchup, J.K. Dobbins or Jordan Mason?

J.K. Dobbins plays at KC (medium) and Jordan Mason hosts GB (hard). J.K. Dobbins 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.