Start Jeremiyah Love or Rico Dowdle?
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.
RBJeremiyah LoveARI · RB20
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startJeremiyah Love- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAC, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (12.5 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Jeremiyah Love and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jeremiyah Love travels to LAC (easy matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jeremiyah Love for 14.3 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Jeremiyah Love on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Love | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.0 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jeremiyah Love vs Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremiyah Love or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Jeremiyah Love in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremiyah Love or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Jeremiyah Love for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremiyah Love or Rico Dowdle?
Jeremiyah Love plays at LAC (easy) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Jeremiyah Love 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.