Start Jaylen Warren or Tony Pollard?
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
RBTony PollardTEN · RB41Who to start
Slight leanTony Pollard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NYJ, Easy).
Jaylen Warren and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.8 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Start Tony Pollard on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Warren | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.1 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Warren or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Tony Pollard in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Warren or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.1 for Jaylen Warren.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Warren or Tony Pollard?
Jaylen Warren hosts ATL (medium) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard 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.