Start Kendre Miller or Seth McGowan?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kendre Miller and Seth McGowan are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kendre Miller travels to DET (hard matchup) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 2.0 PPR points to Kendre Miller's 0.3.
Start Seth McGowan on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Miller | McGowan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.8 | - |
| Snap share | 24% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kendre Miller vs Seth McGowan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kendre Miller or Seth McGowan in Week 1?
Start Seth McGowan in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Kendre Miller's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kendre Miller or Seth McGowan?
Our Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Kendre Miller.
Who has the better matchup, Kendre Miller or Seth McGowan?
Kendre Miller plays at DET (hard) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium). Seth McGowan 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.