Start Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd?
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.
RBKenny GainwellTB · RB34
RBMarShawn LloydGB · RB35Who to start
Clear startKenny Gainwell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 7.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kenny Gainwell and MarShawn Lloyd are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kenny Gainwell travels to CIN (easy matchup) and MarShawn Lloyd travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.8 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Start Kenny Gainwell on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gainwell | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 7.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kenny Gainwell vs MarShawn Lloyd comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd in Week 1?
Start Kenny Gainwell in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd?
Our Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for MarShawn Lloyd.
Who has the better matchup, Kenny Gainwell or MarShawn Lloyd?
Kenny Gainwell plays at CIN (easy) and MarShawn Lloyd plays at MIN (hard). Kenny Gainwell 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.