Start Jadarian Price or Kenneth Walker?
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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.9 vs 9.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.4 vs 10.0 pts/game).
Jadarian Price and Kenneth Walker are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium matchup) and Kenneth Walker hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kenneth Walker for 12.9 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Start Kenneth Walker on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Price | Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.4 | 12.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 14.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 11.3 |
| Snap share | - | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 34 |
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 Kenneth Walker comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jadarian Price or Kenneth Walker in Week 1?
Start Kenneth Walker in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.9 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jadarian Price or Kenneth Walker?
Our Clutch Score projects Kenneth Walker for 12.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Jadarian Price.
Who has the better matchup, Jadarian Price or Kenneth Walker?
Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium) and Kenneth Walker hosts DEN (hard). Jadarian Price 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.