Start Jaydon Blue or Will Shipley?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.0 vs 2.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.3 vs 2.0 pts/game).
Jaydon Blue and Will Shipley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaydon Blue hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Will Shipley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaydon Blue for 4.0 PPR points to Will Shipley's 2.4.
Start Jaydon Blue on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Blue | Shipley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.0 | 2.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.2 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaydon Blue vs Will Shipley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaydon Blue or Will Shipley in Week 1?
Start Jaydon Blue in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.0 PPR points to Will Shipley's 2.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaydon Blue or Will Shipley?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaydon Blue for 4.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.4 for Will Shipley.
Who has the better matchup, Jaydon Blue or Will Shipley?
Jaydon Blue hosts WAS (easy) and Will Shipley hosts WAS (easy). Jaydon Blue draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.