Start Javonte Williams or Rico Dowdle?
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
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startJavonte Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (12.5 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Javonte Williams and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Javonte Williams travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 14.3 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Javonte Williams on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.2 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 1 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Javonte Williams or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Javonte Williams in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Javonte Williams or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Javonte Williams or Rico Dowdle?
Javonte Williams plays at NYG (easy) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (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.