Start Rico Dowdle or RJ Harvey?
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.
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB18
RBRJ HarveyDEN · RB20Who to start
Clear startRico Dowdle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.9 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.5 vs 8.5 pts/game).
Rico Dowdle and RJ Harvey are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup) and RJ Harvey travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 9.9 PPR points to RJ Harvey's 8.4.
Start Rico Dowdle on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dowdle | Harvey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.9 | 8.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Snap share | 56% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 34 | 36 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Rico Dowdle vs RJ Harvey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Rico Dowdle or RJ Harvey in Week 1?
Start Rico Dowdle in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.9 PPR points to RJ Harvey's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Rico Dowdle or RJ Harvey?
Our Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 9.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for RJ Harvey.
Who has the better matchup, Rico Dowdle or RJ Harvey?
Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium) and RJ Harvey plays at KC (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.