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Start Jahmyr Gibbs or Saquon Barkley?

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
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28
15.4Clutch · Wk 1vs WAS

Who to start

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Jahmyr Gibbs
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 15.4 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (19.5 vs 14.5 pts/game).

Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points to Saquon Barkley's 15.4.

Start Jahmyr Gibbs on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatGibbsBarkley
Clutch Score (Wk 1)17.215.4
Baseline proj / game19.514.5
Points / game (season)33.69.0
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches82

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 Saquon Barkley comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jahmyr Gibbs or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?

Start Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Saquon Barkley's 15.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jahmyr Gibbs or Saquon Barkley?

Our Clutch Score projects Jahmyr Gibbs for 17.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.4 for Saquon Barkley.

Who has the better matchup, Jahmyr Gibbs or Saquon Barkley?

Jahmyr Gibbs hosts NO (hard) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). Saquon Barkley 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.