Start Michael Carter or Tyler Badie?
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.
RBMichael CarterTEN · RB47
RBTyler BadieDEN · RB71Who to start
Slight leanMichael Carter- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NYJ, Easy).
Michael Carter and Tyler Badie are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Michael Carter hosts NYJ (easy matchup) and Tyler Badie travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Carter for 0.5 PPR points to Tyler Badie's 0.4.
Start Michael Carter on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Carter | Badie |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.6 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 41% | 18% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Michael Carter vs Tyler Badie comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Michael Carter or Tyler Badie in Week 1?
Start Michael Carter in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Tyler Badie's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Michael Carter or Tyler Badie?
Our Clutch Score projects Michael Carter for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Tyler Badie.
Who has the better matchup, Michael Carter or Tyler Badie?
Michael Carter hosts NYJ (easy) and Tyler Badie plays at KC (medium). Michael Carter 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.