Start James Conner or Ray Davis?
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
RBRay DavisBUF · RB59Who to start
Slight leanRay Davis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.4 vs 2.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
James Conner and Ray Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. James Conner travels to LAC (medium matchup) and Ray Davis travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ray Davis for 3.4 PPR points to James Conner's 2.6.
Start Ray Davis on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Conner | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.1 | 3.8 |
| Snap share | 50% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 11 |
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 Ray Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start James Conner or Ray Davis in Week 1?
Start Ray Davis in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 3.4 PPR points to James Conner's 2.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, James Conner or Ray Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Ray Davis for 3.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.6 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, James Conner or Ray Davis?
James Conner plays at LAC (medium) and Ray Davis plays at HOU (hard). James Conner 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.