Start Jeremy McNichols or Tyler Badie?
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.
RBJeremy McNicholsWAS · RB56
RBTyler BadieDEN · RB73Who to start
Slight leanJeremy McNichols- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
Jeremy McNichols and Tyler Badie are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jeremy McNichols travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Tyler Badie travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jeremy McNichols for 0.6 PPR points to Tyler Badie's 0.5.
Start Jeremy McNichols on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McNichols | Badie |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 33% | 18% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 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 Tyler Badie comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremy McNichols or Tyler Badie in Week 1?
Start Jeremy McNichols in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Tyler Badie's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremy McNichols or Tyler Badie?
Our Clutch Score projects Jeremy McNichols for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Tyler Badie.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremy McNichols or Tyler Badie?
Jeremy McNichols plays at PHI (easy) and Tyler Badie plays at KC (medium). 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.