Start Josh Jacobs or Tank Bigsby?
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.
RBJosh JacobsGB · RB13
RBTank BigsbyPHI · RB65Who to start
Slight leanJosh Jacobs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.5 vs 4.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.1 vs 3.8 pts/game).
Josh Jacobs and Tank Bigsby are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Josh Jacobs travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Tank Bigsby hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Jacobs for 4.5 PPR points to Tank Bigsby's 4.5.
Start Josh Jacobs on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jacobs | Bigsby |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.8 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 59% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 54 | 17 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Jacobs vs Tank Bigsby comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Jacobs or Tank Bigsby in Week 1?
Start Josh Jacobs in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Tank Bigsby's 4.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Jacobs or Tank Bigsby?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Jacobs for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.5 for Tank Bigsby.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Jacobs or Tank Bigsby?
Josh Jacobs plays at MIN (hard) and Tank Bigsby hosts WAS (medium). Tank Bigsby 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.