Start J.K. Dobbins or MarShawn Lloyd?
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 · RB29
RBMarShawn LloydGB · RB35Who to start
Slight leanJ.K. Dobbins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.7 vs 7.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at KC, Hard).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 8.8 pts/game).
J.K. Dobbins and MarShawn Lloyd are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. J.K. Dobbins travels to KC (hard matchup) and MarShawn Lloyd travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects J.K. Dobbins for 7.7 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Start J.K. Dobbins on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dobbins | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.7 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
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 MarShawn Lloyd comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start J.K. Dobbins or MarShawn Lloyd in Week 1?
Start J.K. Dobbins in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.7 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, J.K. Dobbins or MarShawn Lloyd?
Our Clutch Score projects J.K. Dobbins for 7.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for MarShawn Lloyd.
Who has the better matchup, J.K. Dobbins or MarShawn Lloyd?
J.K. Dobbins plays at KC (hard) and MarShawn Lloyd plays at MIN (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.