Start Jonathan Taylor or Quinshon Judkins?
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
RBQuinshon JudkinsCLE · RB36Who to start
Strong startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 10.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 11.5 pts/game).
Jonathan Taylor and Quinshon Judkins are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Quinshon Judkins travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Quinshon Judkins's 10.7.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Judkins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.6 | 10.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.0 | 11.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 25.1 | 7.0 |
| 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 Quinshon Judkins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Quinshon Judkins 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 Quinshon Judkins's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathan Taylor or Quinshon Judkins?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.7 for Quinshon Judkins.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathan Taylor or Quinshon Judkins?
Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium) and Quinshon Judkins plays at JAX (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.