Start MarShawn Lloyd or Rachaad White?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.8 vs 7.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
MarShawn Lloyd and Rachaad White are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. MarShawn Lloyd travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Rachaad White travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rachaad White for 7.8 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Start Rachaad White on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Lloyd | White |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long MarShawn Lloyd vs Rachaad White comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start MarShawn Lloyd or Rachaad White in Week 1?
Start Rachaad White in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 7.8 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, MarShawn Lloyd or Rachaad White?
Our Clutch Score projects Rachaad White for 7.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for MarShawn Lloyd.
Who has the better matchup, MarShawn Lloyd or Rachaad White?
MarShawn Lloyd plays at MIN (hard) and Rachaad White plays at PHI (easy). Rachaad White 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.