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Start Jawhar Jordan or Michael Carter?

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.

RBJawhar JordanHOU · RB79
1.8Clutch · Wk 1vs BUF
RBMichael CarterTEN · RB47
0.5Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

Who to start

Clear start
Jawhar Jordan
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 0.5 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (1.6 vs 0.5 pts/game).

Jawhar Jordan and Michael Carter are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jawhar Jordan hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Michael Carter hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jawhar Jordan for 1.8 PPR points to Michael Carter's 0.5.

Start Jawhar Jordan on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatJordanCarter
Clutch Score (Wk 1)1.80.5
Baseline proj / game1.60.5
Points / game (season)7.47.6
Snap share35%41%
Red-zone touches514

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jawhar Jordan vs Michael Carter comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jawhar Jordan or Michael Carter in Week 1?

Start Jawhar Jordan in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Michael Carter's 0.5.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jawhar Jordan or Michael Carter?

Our Clutch Score projects Jawhar Jordan for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Michael Carter.

Who has the better matchup, Jawhar Jordan or Michael Carter?

Jawhar Jordan hosts BUF (easy) and Michael Carter hosts NYJ (easy). Jawhar Jordan 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.