Start Jaret Patterson or Rasheen Ali?
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.
RBJaret PattersonLAC · RB81
RBRasheen AliBAL · RB82Who to start
Clear startJaret Patterson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 2.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.3 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Jaret Patterson and Rasheen Ali are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaret Patterson hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Rasheen Ali travels to IND (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaret Patterson for 4.9 PPR points to Rasheen Ali's 2.0.
Start Jaret Patterson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Patterson | Ali |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 18% | 13% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaret Patterson vs Rasheen Ali comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaret Patterson or Rasheen Ali in Week 1?
Start Jaret Patterson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Rasheen Ali's 2.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaret Patterson or Rasheen Ali?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaret Patterson for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.0 for Rasheen Ali.
Who has the better matchup, Jaret Patterson or Rasheen Ali?
Jaret Patterson hosts ARI (easy) and Rasheen Ali plays at IND (hard). Jaret Patterson 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.