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Start Kyle Monangai 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.

RBKyle MonangaiCHI · RB30
10.5Clutch · Wk 1@ CAR
RBRJ HarveyDEN · RB20
8.4Clutch · Wk 1@ KC

Who to start

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Kyle Monangai
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 8.4 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at CAR, Easy).
  • Stronger baseline projection (9.1 vs 8.5 pts/game).

Kyle Monangai and RJ Harvey are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kyle Monangai travels to CAR (easy matchup) and RJ Harvey travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyle Monangai for 10.5 PPR points to RJ Harvey's 8.4.

Start Kyle Monangai on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatMonangaiHarvey
Clutch Score (Wk 1)10.58.4
Baseline proj / game9.18.5
Points / game (season)8.612.2
Snap share41%41%
Red-zone touches3636

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kyle Monangai vs RJ Harvey comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Kyle Monangai or RJ Harvey in Week 1?

Start Kyle Monangai in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to RJ Harvey's 8.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Kyle Monangai or RJ Harvey?

Our Clutch Score projects Kyle Monangai for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for RJ Harvey.

Who has the better matchup, Kyle Monangai or RJ Harvey?

Kyle Monangai plays at CAR (easy) and RJ Harvey plays at KC (medium). Kyle Monangai 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.