Start Josh Jacobs or Zach Charbonnet?
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
RBZach CharbonnetPUPSEA · RB24Who to start
Strong startJosh Jacobs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.5 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Josh Jacobs and Zach Charbonnet are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Josh Jacobs travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Zach Charbonnet hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Jacobs for 4.5 PPR points to Zach Charbonnet's 0.1.
Start Josh Jacobs on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jacobs | Charbonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.5 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.8 | 11.3 |
| Snap share | 59% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 54 | 53 |
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 Zach Charbonnet comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Jacobs or Zach Charbonnet in Week 1?
Start Josh Jacobs in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Zach Charbonnet's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Jacobs or Zach Charbonnet?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Jacobs for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Zach Charbonnet.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Jacobs or Zach Charbonnet?
Josh Jacobs plays at MIN (hard) and Zach Charbonnet hosts NE (medium). Zach Charbonnet 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.