Start Jonah Coleman or Josh Jacobs?
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.
RBJonah ColemanDEN
RBJosh JacobsGB · RB13Who to start
Clear startJosh Jacobs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.5 vs 3.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.1 vs 3.8 pts/game).
Jonah Coleman and Josh Jacobs are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonah Coleman travels to KC (medium matchup) and Josh Jacobs travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Jacobs for 4.5 PPR points to Jonah Coleman's 3.4.
Start Josh Jacobs on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Coleman | Jacobs |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.8 | 5.1 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 15.8 |
| Snap share | - | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 54 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jonah Coleman vs Josh Jacobs comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonah Coleman or Josh Jacobs in Week 1?
Start Josh Jacobs in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Jonah Coleman's 3.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonah Coleman or Josh Jacobs?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Jacobs for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.4 for Jonah Coleman.
Who has the better matchup, Jonah Coleman or Josh Jacobs?
Jonah Coleman plays at KC (medium) and Josh Jacobs plays at MIN (hard). Jonah Coleman 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.