Start J'Mari Taylor 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (1.8 vs 0.2 pts/game).
J'Mari Taylor and Max Bredeson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.1 PPR points to Max Bredeson's 0.2.
Start J'Mari Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Bredeson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 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 J'Mari Taylor vs Max Bredeson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start J'Mari Taylor or Max Bredeson in Week 1?
Start J'Mari Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Max Bredeson's 0.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, J'Mari Taylor or Max Bredeson?
Our Clutch Score projects J'Mari Taylor for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.2 for Max Bredeson.
Who has the better matchup, J'Mari Taylor or Max Bredeson?
J'Mari Taylor hosts CLE (easy) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (hard). J'Mari Taylor draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.