Start Kenny Gainwell or Tony Pollard?
Week 7 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 GainwellQTB · RB34
RBTony PollardTEN · RB30Who to start
Strong startTony Pollard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.2 vs 6.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Kenny Gainwell and Tony Pollard are a Week 7 start/sit call at running back. Kenny Gainwell travels to CAR (easy matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 13.2 PPR points to Kenny Gainwell's 6.1.
Start Tony Pollard on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gainwell | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 6.1 | 13.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 7.3 | 14.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 36% | 55% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 25 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kenny Gainwell vs Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kenny Gainwell or Tony Pollard in Week 7?
Start Tony Pollard in Week 7, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.2 PPR points to Kenny Gainwell's 6.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kenny Gainwell or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 13.2 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 6.1 for Kenny Gainwell.
Who has the better matchup, Kenny Gainwell or Tony Pollard?
Kenny Gainwell plays at CAR (easy) and Tony Pollard hosts CLE (hard). Kenny Gainwell draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.