Start Jadarian Price or Jonathan Taylor?
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.
RBJadarian PriceSEA
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4Who to start
Strong startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 9.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 10.0 pts/game).
Jadarian Price and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 15.0 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Price | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.4 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 21.3 |
| Snap share | - | 84% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 74 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jadarian Price vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jadarian Price or Jonathan Taylor in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jadarian Price or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Jadarian Price.
Who has the better matchup, Jadarian Price or Jonathan Taylor?
Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Jonathan Taylor 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.