Start Quinshon Judkins 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.
RBQuinshon JudkinsCLE · RB36
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Clear startQuinshon Judkins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.7 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.5 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Quinshon Judkins and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Quinshon Judkins travels to JAX (hard matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Quinshon Judkins for 10.7 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Start Quinshon Judkins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Judkins | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.5 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.0 | 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 Quinshon Judkins vs Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Quinshon Judkins in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.7 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Quinshon Judkins or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Quinshon Judkins for 10.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Quinshon Judkins or Rico Dowdle?
Quinshon Judkins plays at JAX (hard) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.