Start James Conner or Tank Bigsby?
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
RBTank BigsbyPHI · RB66Who to start
Clear startTank Bigsby- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.0 vs 2.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
James Conner and Tank Bigsby are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. James Conner travels to LAC (medium matchup) and Tank Bigsby hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tank Bigsby for 4.0 PPR points to James Conner's 2.6.
Start Tank Bigsby on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Conner | Bigsby |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.6 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.1 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 50% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 17 |
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 Tank Bigsby comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start James Conner or Tank Bigsby in Week 1?
Start Tank Bigsby in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 4.0 PPR points to James Conner's 2.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, James Conner or Tank Bigsby?
Our Clutch Score projects Tank Bigsby for 4.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.6 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, James Conner or Tank Bigsby?
James Conner plays at LAC (medium) and Tank Bigsby hosts WAS (medium). Tank Bigsby 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.