Start Kyren Williams or Omarion Hampton?
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.
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB14
RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB31Who to start
Strong startOmarion Hampton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.4 vs 11.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.3 vs 12.2 pts/game).
Kyren Williams and Omarion Hampton are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard matchup) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points to Kyren Williams's 11.2.
Start Omarion Hampton on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.2 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.5 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 64% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kyren Williams vs Omarion Hampton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyren Williams or Omarion Hampton in Week 1?
Start Omarion Hampton in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.4 PPR points to Kyren Williams's 11.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyren Williams or Omarion Hampton?
Our Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.2 for Kyren Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Kyren Williams or Omarion Hampton?
Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy). Omarion Hampton 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.