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 · RB56
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Clear startRico Dowdle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.5 vs 8.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Medium).
Kenny Gainwell and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kenny Gainwell travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 9.5 PPR points to Kenny Gainwell's 8.0.
Start Rico Dowdle on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gainwell | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 4.1 |
| 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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Rico Dowdle in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.5 PPR points to Kenny Gainwell's 8.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 9.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.0 for Kenny Gainwell.
Who has the better matchup, Kenny Gainwell or Rico Dowdle?
Kenny Gainwell plays at CIN (hard) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.