Start Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?
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.
RBJavonte WilliamsDAL · RB8
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB7Who to start
Clear startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 14.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 12.5 pts/game).
Javonte Williams and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Javonte Williams travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Javonte Williams's 14.3.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.2 | 25.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Javonte Williams vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Javonte Williams's 14.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.3 for Javonte Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?
Javonte Williams plays at NYG (easy) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Javonte Williams 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.