Start Jonathan Taylor or Kyren Williams?
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.
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB7
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB14Who to start
Strong startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 11.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 12.2 pts/game).
Jonathan Taylor and Kyren Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Kyren Williams's 11.2.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.6 | 11.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.0 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 25.1 | 15.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jonathan Taylor vs Kyren Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Kyren Williams in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Kyren Williams's 11.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathan Taylor or Kyren Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.2 for Kyren Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathan Taylor or Kyren Williams?
Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard). Jonathan Taylor 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.