Start Kimani Vidal or Malik Davis?
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.
RBKimani VidalLAC · RB41
RBMalik DavisDAL · RB68Who to start
Slight leanMalik Davis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 4.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.1 vs 3.5 pts/game).
Kimani Vidal and Malik Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kimani Vidal hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Malik Davis travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 5.0 PPR points to Kimani Vidal's 4.5.
Start Malik Davis on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Vidal | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.1 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 58% | 23% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kimani Vidal vs Malik Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kimani Vidal or Malik Davis in Week 1?
Start Malik Davis in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Kimani Vidal's 4.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kimani Vidal or Malik Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.5 for Kimani Vidal.
Who has the better matchup, Kimani Vidal or Malik Davis?
Kimani Vidal hosts ARI (easy) and Malik Davis plays at NYG (easy). Kimani Vidal 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.