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 · RB12

13.2Clutch · Wk 1@ NYG

RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB14

15.1Clutch · Wk 1vs WAS

Who to start

Clear start

Saquon Barkley

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 13.2 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 12.2 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Williams	Barkley
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.2	15.1
Baseline proj / game	12.2	14.5
Points / game (season)	15.2	14.5
Snap share	68%	78%
Red-zone touches	63	45

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.

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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.