Start Omarion Hampton 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.
RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB31
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Strong startOmarion Hampton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.4 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.3 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Omarion Hampton and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Omarion Hampton on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hampton | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.4 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.3 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Omarion Hampton vs Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Omarion Hampton or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Omarion Hampton in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.4 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Omarion Hampton or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Omarion Hampton or Rico Dowdle?
Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Omarion Hampton 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.