Start James Conner or Kimani Vidal?
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 ConnerQARI · RB75
RBKimani VidalLAC · RB41Who to start
Clear startKimani Vidal- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.1 vs 2.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
James Conner and Kimani Vidal are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. James Conner travels to LAC (medium matchup) and Kimani Vidal hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kimani Vidal for 4.1 PPR points to James Conner's 2.6.
Start Kimani Vidal on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Conner | Vidal |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.6 | 4.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Snap share | 50% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 31 |
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 Kimani Vidal comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start James Conner or Kimani Vidal in Week 1?
Start Kimani Vidal in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 4.1 PPR points to James Conner's 2.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, James Conner or Kimani Vidal?
Our Clutch Score projects Kimani Vidal for 4.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.6 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, James Conner or Kimani Vidal?
James Conner plays at LAC (medium) and Kimani Vidal hosts ARI (easy). Kimani Vidal 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.