Start Rico Dowdle 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.
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB18
RBTony PollardTEN · RB23Who to start
Slight leanTony Pollard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 9.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NYJ, Easy).
Rico Dowdle and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.8 PPR points to Rico Dowdle's 9.9.
Start Tony Pollard on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dowdle | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.9 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Snap share | 56% | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | 34 | 19 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Rico Dowdle 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 Rico Dowdle's 9.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.9 for Rico Dowdle.
Who has the better matchup, Rico Dowdle or Tony Pollard?
Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium) 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.