Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt 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.

RBJacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB43

7.8Clutch · Wk 1@ PHI

RBJordan MasonQMIN · RB33

8.4Clutch · Wk 1vs GB

Who to start

Slight lean

Jordan Mason

Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.4 vs 7.8 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Stronger baseline projection (9.0 vs 7.5 pts/game).

Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jordan Mason are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jacory Croskey-Merritt travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Jordan Mason hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jordan Mason for 8.4 PPR points to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 7.8.

Start Jordan Mason on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Croskey-Merritt	Mason
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	7.8	8.4
Baseline proj / game	7.5	9.0
Points / game (season)	12.6	11.9
Snap share	0%	0%
Red-zone touches	1	4

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Jordan Mason comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jordan Mason in Week 1?

Start Jordan Mason in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.4 PPR points to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 7.8.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jordan Mason?

Our Clutch Score projects Jordan Mason for 8.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

Who has the better matchup, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jordan Mason?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt plays at PHI (easy) and Jordan Mason hosts GB (medium). Jacory Croskey-Merritt 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.