Start Jadarian Price or Tony Pollard?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.7 vs 9.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NYJ, Easy).
Jadarian Price and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 9.7 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Start Tony Pollard on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Price | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 10.9 |
| Snap share | - | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 19 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jadarian Price or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Tony Pollard in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.7 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jadarian Price or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 9.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Jadarian Price.
Who has the better matchup, Jadarian Price or Tony Pollard?
Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard 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.