Start Rhamondre Stevenson 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.
RBRhamondre StevensonNE · RB16
RBTony PollardTEN · RB41Who to start
Clear startTony Pollard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 8.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NYJ, Easy).
Rhamondre Stevenson and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Rhamondre Stevenson travels to SEA (hard matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.8 PPR points to Rhamondre Stevenson's 8.7.
Start Tony Pollard on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stevenson | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.7 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.5 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 85% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson 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 Rhamondre Stevenson's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Rhamondre Stevenson or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Rhamondre Stevenson.
Who has the better matchup, Rhamondre Stevenson or Tony Pollard?
Rhamondre Stevenson plays at SEA (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.