Start Malik Davis 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.
RBMalik DavisDAL · RB68
RBRay DavisBUF · RB59Who to start
Clear startMalik Davis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 3.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Malik Davis and Ray Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Malik Davis travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Ray Davis travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 5.0 PPR points to Ray Davis's 3.4.
Start Malik Davis on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Davis | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 3.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Snap share | 23% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 11 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Malik Davis vs Ray Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Davis or Ray Davis in Week 1?
Start Malik Davis in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Ray Davis's 3.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Davis or Ray Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.4 for Ray Davis.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Davis or Ray Davis?
Malik Davis plays at NYG (easy) and Ray Davis plays at HOU (hard). Malik Davis 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.