Start James Conner or Samaje Perine?
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
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB55Who to start
Strong startSamaje Perine- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.7 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
James Conner and Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. James Conner travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Start Samaje Perine on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Conner | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 4.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.1 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 50% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 16 |
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 Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start James Conner or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start Samaje Perine in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 4.7 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, James Conner or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, James Conner or Samaje Perine?
James Conner plays at LAC (hard) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium). Samaje Perine 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.