Start Jeremy McNichols or Max Bredeson?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.2 vs 0.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Jeremy McNichols and Max Bredeson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jeremy McNichols travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Max Bredeson for 0.2 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.
Start Max Bredeson on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McNichols | Bredeson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.3 | - |
| Snap share | 33% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jeremy McNichols vs Max Bredeson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremy McNichols or Max Bredeson in Week 1?
Start Max Bredeson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.2 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremy McNichols or Max Bredeson?
Our Clutch Score projects Max Bredeson for 0.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jeremy McNichols.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremy McNichols or Max Bredeson?
Jeremy McNichols plays at PHI (easy) and Max Bredeson hosts GB (hard). Jeremy McNichols 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.