Start Kimani Vidal or Ray 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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.1 vs 3.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Kimani Vidal and Ray Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kimani Vidal hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Ray Davis travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kimani Vidal for 4.1 PPR points to Ray Davis's 3.4.
Start Kimani Vidal on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Vidal | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.1 | 3.8 |
| Snap share | 58% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 11 |
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 Ray Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kimani Vidal or Ray Davis in Week 1?
Start Kimani Vidal in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 4.1 PPR points to Ray Davis's 3.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kimani Vidal or Ray Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Kimani Vidal for 4.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.4 for Ray Davis.
Who has the better matchup, Kimani Vidal or Ray Davis?
Kimani Vidal hosts ARI (easy) and Ray Davis plays at HOU (hard). 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.