Start Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Clear startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 15.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 14.5 pts/game).
Jonathan Taylor and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Saquon Barkley's 15.4.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.6 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.0 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 25.1 | 9.0 |
| 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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Saquon Barkley's 15.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.4 for Saquon Barkley.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathan Taylor or Saquon Barkley?
Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). Saquon Barkley 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.