Start Kenny Gainwell or RJ Harvey?
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
RBRJ HarveyDEN · RB37Who to start
Strong startKenny Gainwell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 6.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kenny Gainwell and RJ Harvey are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kenny Gainwell travels to CIN (easy matchup) and RJ Harvey travels to KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.8 PPR points to RJ Harvey's 6.9.
Start Kenny Gainwell on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gainwell | Harvey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 6.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | - |
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 RJ Harvey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kenny Gainwell or RJ Harvey 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 RJ Harvey's 6.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kenny Gainwell or RJ Harvey?
Our Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.9 for RJ Harvey.
Who has the better matchup, Kenny Gainwell or RJ Harvey?
Kenny Gainwell plays at CIN (easy) and RJ Harvey plays at KC (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.