Start Jaylen Warren or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Strong startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 10.0 pts/game).
Jaylen Warren and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Start Saquon Barkley on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Warren | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.1 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 9.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Warren or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Warren or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.1 for Jaylen Warren.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Warren or Saquon Barkley?
Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). Saquon Barkley 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.