Start James Cook or Jaylen Warren?
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 CookBUF · RB26
RBJaylen WarrenPIT · RB24Who to start
Strong startJames Cook- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.3 vs 10.0 pts/game).
James Cook and Jaylen Warren are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. James Cook travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Start James Cook on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Cook | Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.8 | 10.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.3 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long James Cook vs Jaylen Warren comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start James Cook or Jaylen Warren in Week 1?
Start James Cook in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, James Cook or Jaylen Warren?
Our Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.1 for Jaylen Warren.
Who has the better matchup, James Cook or Jaylen Warren?
James Cook plays at HOU (hard) and Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium). Jaylen Warren 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.