Start Kyle Monangai or Woody Marks?
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
RBWoody MarksHOU · RB29Who to start
Strong startKyle Monangai- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.7 vs 5.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.1 vs 4.9 pts/game).
Kyle Monangai and Woody Marks are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kyle Monangai travels to CAR (easy matchup) and Woody Marks hosts BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyle Monangai for 11.7 PPR points to Woody Marks's 5.4.
Start Kyle Monangai on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Monangai | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.7 | 5.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 4.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Snap share | 41% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 36 | 40 |
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 Woody Marks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyle Monangai or Woody Marks in Week 1?
Start Kyle Monangai in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.7 PPR points to Woody Marks's 5.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyle Monangai or Woody Marks?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyle Monangai for 11.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.4 for Woody Marks.
Who has the better matchup, Kyle Monangai or Woody Marks?
Kyle Monangai plays at CAR (easy) and Woody Marks hosts BUF (easy). 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.