Start Kyren Williams or Rico Dowdle?
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
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Clear startKyren Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.2 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (12.2 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Kyren Williams and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 11.2 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Kyren Williams on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.2 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.5 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 64% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 1 |
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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyren Williams or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Kyren Williams in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.2 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyren Williams or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 11.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Kyren Williams or Rico Dowdle?
Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.