Start Jonathan Taylor or Rhamondre Stevenson?

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 · RB4

15.1Clutch · Wk 1vs BAL

RBRhamondre StevensonNE · RB25

8.6Clutch · Wk 1@ SEA

Who to start

Strong start

Jonathan Taylor

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 8.6 projected points.
Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 9.8 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Taylor	Stevenson
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	15.1	8.6
Baseline proj / game	16.0	9.8
Points / game (season)	21.3	12.8
Snap share	84%	60%
Red-zone touches	74	31

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 Rhamondre Stevenson comparison.

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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.