Start Jeremiyah Love 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.
RBJeremiyah LoveQARI
RBTony PollardTEN · RB23Who to start
Slight leanTony Pollard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.7 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NYJ, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Jeremiyah Love and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jeremiyah Love travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 9.7 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Start Tony Pollard on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Love | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 10.9 |
| Snap share | - | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 19 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremiyah Love or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Tony Pollard in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 9.7 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremiyah Love or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 9.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jeremiyah Love.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremiyah Love or Tony Pollard?
Jeremiyah Love plays at LAC (hard) 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.