Start Kenny Gainwell or Tony Pollard?
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
RBTony PollardTEN · RB23Who to start
Clear startKenny Gainwell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.7 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kenny Gainwell and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kenny Gainwell travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.7 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 9.7.
Start Kenny Gainwell on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gainwell | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.7 | 9.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| Snap share | 49% | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | 36 | 19 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kenny Gainwell or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Kenny Gainwell in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 10.7 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kenny Gainwell or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Kenny Gainwell for 10.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.7 for Tony Pollard.
Who has the better matchup, Kenny Gainwell or Tony Pollard?
Kenny Gainwell plays at CIN (easy) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard 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.