Start Jeremiyah Love 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.
RBJeremiyah LoveQARI
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB14Who to start
Strong startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.9 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jeremiyah Love and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jeremiyah Love travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 16.9 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Start Saquon Barkley on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Love | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 16.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 14.5 |
| Snap share | - | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 45 |
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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremiyah Love or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 16.9 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremiyah Love or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 16.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jeremiyah Love.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremiyah Love or Saquon Barkley?
Jeremiyah Love plays at LAC (hard) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (medium). 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.