Start Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle?
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 · RB16
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB18Who to start
Slight leanKenny Gainwell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.1 vs 9.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
Kenny Gainwell and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kenny Gainwell travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.1 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.9.
Start Kenny Gainwell on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gainwell | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.1 | 9.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Snap share | 49% | 56% |
| Red-zone touches | 36 | 34 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Kenny Gainwell in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.1 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.9 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle?
Kenny Gainwell plays at CIN (easy) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). 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.