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Start J'Mari Taylor or Jeremy McNichols?

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'Mari TaylorJAX
2.1Clutch · Wk 1vs CLE
RBJeremy McNicholsIRWAS · RB56
0.0Clutch · Wk 1@ PHI

Who to start

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J'Mari Taylor
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.0 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Healthier: no designation vs IR.

J'Mari Taylor and Jeremy McNichols are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Jeremy McNichols travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.1 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.

Start J'Mari Taylor on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatTaylorMcNichols
Clutch Score (Wk 1)2.10.0
Baseline proj / game1.80.6
Points / game (season)-4.3
Snap share-33%
Red-zone touches-5

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long J'Mari Taylor vs Jeremy McNichols comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start J'Mari Taylor or Jeremy McNichols in Week 1?

Start J'Mari Taylor in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.

Who is projected to score more this week, J'Mari Taylor or Jeremy McNichols?

Our Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jeremy McNichols.

Who has the better matchup, J'Mari Taylor or Jeremy McNichols?

J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy) and Jeremy McNichols plays at PHI (easy). Jeremy McNichols 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.