Start James Cook or Quinshon Judkins?
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 · RB5
RBQuinshon JudkinsCLE · RB22Who to start
Strong startJames Cook- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 9.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.3 vs 11.5 pts/game).
James Cook and Quinshon Judkins are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. James Cook travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Quinshon Judkins travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points to Quinshon Judkins's 9.1.
Start James Cook on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Cook | Judkins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.8 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.3 | 11.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 7.0 |
| 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 Quinshon Judkins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start James Cook or Quinshon Judkins in Week 1?
Start James Cook in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to Quinshon Judkins's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, James Cook or Quinshon Judkins?
Our Clutch Score projects James Cook for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Quinshon Judkins.
Who has the better matchup, James Cook or Quinshon Judkins?
James Cook plays at HOU (hard) and Quinshon Judkins plays at JAX (hard). James Cook 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.