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Start Jaydn Ott or Jeremy McNichols?

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.

RBJaydn OttKC
0.6Clutch · Wk 1vs DEN
RBJeremy McNicholsIRWAS · RB56
0.0Clutch · Wk 1@ PHI

Who to start

Slight lean
Jaydn Ott
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.0 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Healthier: no designation vs IR.

Jaydn Ott and Jeremy McNichols are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaydn Ott hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Jeremy McNichols travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaydn Ott for 0.6 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.

Start Jaydn Ott on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.

This week, side by side

StatOttMcNichols
Clutch Score (Wk 1)0.60.0
Baseline proj / game0.70.6
Points / game (season)-4.3
Snap share-33%
Red-zone touches-5

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaydn Ott vs Jeremy McNichols comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jaydn Ott or Jeremy McNichols in Week 1?

Start Jaydn Ott in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jaydn Ott or Jeremy McNichols?

Our Clutch Score projects Jaydn Ott for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jeremy McNichols.

Who has the better matchup, Jaydn Ott or Jeremy McNichols?

Jaydn Ott hosts DEN (hard) and Jeremy McNichols plays at PHI (easy). Jeremy McNichols 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.