Start Jonathan Taylor or Omarion Hampton?
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
RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB31Who to start
Slight leanJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 16.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 14.3 pts/game).
Jonathan Taylor and Omarion Hampton are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Omarion Hampton's 16.4.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.6 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.0 | 14.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 25.1 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 2 |
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 Omarion Hampton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Omarion Hampton in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Omarion Hampton's 16.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathan Taylor or Omarion Hampton?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.4 for Omarion Hampton.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathan Taylor or Omarion Hampton?
Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy). Omarion Hampton 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.