Start Javonte Williams or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Clear startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 14.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 12.5 pts/game).
Javonte Williams and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Javonte Williams travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points to Javonte Williams's 14.3.
Start Saquon Barkley on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.2 | 9.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 2 |
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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Javonte Williams or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Javonte Williams's 14.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Javonte Williams or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.3 for Javonte Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Javonte Williams or Saquon Barkley?
Javonte Williams plays at NYG (easy) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). 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.