Start Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard?
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
RBTony PollardTEN · RB41Who to start
Slight leanTony Pollard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 10.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NYJ, Easy).
Quinshon Judkins and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Quinshon Judkins travels to JAX (hard matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.8 PPR points to Quinshon Judkins's 10.7.
Start Tony Pollard on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Judkins | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.5 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.0 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Tony Pollard in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to Quinshon Judkins's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.7 for Quinshon Judkins.
Who has the better matchup, Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard?
Quinshon Judkins plays at JAX (hard) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard 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.