Start Rhamondre Stevenson 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.0 vs 8.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Rhamondre Stevenson and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Rhamondre Stevenson travels to SEA (hard matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 10.0 PPR points to Rhamondre Stevenson's 8.7.
Start Rico Dowdle on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stevenson | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.7 | 10.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Snap share | 60% | 56% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 34 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Rhamondre Stevenson vs Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Rico Dowdle in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 10.0 PPR points to Rhamondre Stevenson's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Rhamondre Stevenson or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 10.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Rhamondre Stevenson.
Who has the better matchup, Rhamondre Stevenson or Rico Dowdle?
Rhamondre Stevenson plays at SEA (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.