Start Ollie Gordon or Seth McGowan?
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.
RBOllie GordonMIA · RB64
RBSeth McGowanINDWho to start
Slight leanSeth McGowan- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.1 vs 1.4 pts/game).
Ollie Gordon and Seth McGowan are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ollie Gordon travels to LV (easy matchup) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 2.0 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Start Seth McGowan on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gordon | McGowan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | - |
| Snap share | 22% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ollie Gordon vs Seth McGowan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ollie Gordon or Seth McGowan in Week 1?
Start Seth McGowan in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ollie Gordon or Seth McGowan?
Our Clutch Score projects Seth McGowan for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Ollie Gordon.
Who has the better matchup, Ollie Gordon or Seth McGowan?
Ollie Gordon plays at LV (easy) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium). Ollie Gordon 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.