Start Jeremy McNichols or Zonovan Knight?
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
RBZonovan KnightARI · RB49Who to start
Strong startZonovan Knight- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 0.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 0.6 pts/game).
Jeremy McNichols and Zonovan Knight are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jeremy McNichols travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Zonovan Knight travels to LAC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zonovan Knight for 6.7 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.6.
Start Zonovan Knight on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McNichols | Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.6 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| Snap share | 33% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 22 |
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 Zonovan Knight comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremy McNichols or Zonovan Knight in Week 1?
Start Zonovan Knight in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Jeremy McNichols's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremy McNichols or Zonovan Knight?
Our Clutch Score projects Zonovan Knight for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Jeremy McNichols.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremy McNichols or Zonovan Knight?
Jeremy McNichols plays at PHI (easy) and Zonovan Knight plays at LAC (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.