Start Jaylen Warren or Jonathan Taylor?
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.
RBJaylen WarrenPIT · RB24
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB7Who to start
Strong startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 10.0 pts/game).
Jaylen Warren and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Warren | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.1 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 16.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 25.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaylen Warren vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Warren or Jonathan Taylor in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Warren or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.1 for Jaylen Warren.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Warren or Jonathan Taylor?
Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium) and Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium). Jonathan Taylor 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.