Start Jaleel McLaughlin or Jerome Ford?
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.
RBJaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB78
RBJerome FordWAS · RB69Who to start
Clear startJerome Ford- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.3 vs 0.4 pts/game).
Jaleel McLaughlin and Jerome Ford are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaleel McLaughlin travels to KC (medium matchup) and Jerome Ford travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jerome Ford for 2.7 PPR points to Jaleel McLaughlin's 0.4.
Start Jerome Ford on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McLaughlin | Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 15% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaleel McLaughlin vs Jerome Ford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin or Jerome Ford in Week 1?
Start Jerome Ford in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Jaleel McLaughlin's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaleel McLaughlin or Jerome Ford?
Our Clutch Score projects Jerome Ford for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Jaleel McLaughlin.
Who has the better matchup, Jaleel McLaughlin or Jerome Ford?
Jaleel McLaughlin plays at KC (medium) and Jerome Ford plays at PHI (easy). Jerome Ford 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.