Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt 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.
RBJacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB43
RBMarShawn LloydGB · RB35Who to start
Slight leanJacory Croskey-Merritt- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.8 vs 7.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and MarShawn Lloyd are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jacory Croskey-Merritt travels to PHI (easy matchup) and MarShawn Lloyd travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jacory Croskey-Merritt for 7.8 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Croskey-Merritt | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
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 MarShawn Lloyd comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd in Week 1?
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 7.8 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
Our Clutch Score projects Jacory Croskey-Merritt for 7.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for MarShawn Lloyd.
Who has the better matchup, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt plays at PHI (easy) and MarShawn Lloyd plays at MIN (hard). 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.