Start James Conner or Jaylen Wright?
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.
RBJames ConnerIRARI · RB73
RBJaylen WrightMIA · RB66Who to start
Clear startJaylen Wright- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
James Conner and Jaylen Wright are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. James Conner travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Jaylen Wright travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaylen Wright for 2.6 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Start Jaylen Wright on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Conner | Wright |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.1 | 4.8 |
| Snap share | 50% | 14% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 12 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long James Conner vs Jaylen Wright comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start James Conner or Jaylen Wright in Week 1?
Start Jaylen Wright in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, James Conner or Jaylen Wright?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaylen Wright for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, James Conner or Jaylen Wright?
James Conner plays at LAC (hard) and Jaylen Wright plays at LV (easy). Jaylen Wright 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.