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Start Jahmyr Gibbs or Javonte Williams?

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.

RBJahmyr GibbsDET · RB2
17.2Clutch · Wk 1vs NO
RBJavonte WilliamsDAL · RB8
14.3Clutch · Wk 1@ NYG

Who to start

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Jahmyr Gibbs
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 14.3 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (19.5 vs 12.5 pts/game).

Jahmyr Gibbs and Javonte Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard matchup) and Javonte Williams travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points to Javonte Williams's 14.3.

Start Jahmyr Gibbs on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatGibbsWilliams
Clutch Score (Wk 1)17.214.3
Baseline proj / game19.512.5
Points / game (season)33.624.2
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches85

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jahmyr Gibbs vs Javonte Williams comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jahmyr Gibbs or Javonte Williams in Week 1?

Start Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Javonte Williams's 14.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jahmyr Gibbs or Javonte Williams?

Our Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.3 for Javonte Williams.

Who has the better matchup, Jahmyr Gibbs or Javonte Williams?

Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard) and Javonte Williams plays at NYG (easy). Javonte Williams 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.