Start Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams?
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 · RB25
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB17Who to start
Strong startKyren Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 10.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jaylen Warren and Kyren Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 13.8 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.3.
Start Kyren Williams on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Warren | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.3 | 13.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 15.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
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 Kyren Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams in Week 1?
Start Kyren Williams in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.3 for Jaylen Warren.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Warren or Kyren Williams?
Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (medium). Kyren Williams 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.