Curtis Jones vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | C.Jones MID - Liverpool | 2 | 0.0 | 81 | 1 | 3 | 14.7 | 0.1% | £5.5m |
 | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over Curtis Jones heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 0.6 more expected points in GW1.
- Declan Rice faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
C.Jones
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
C.Jones
- Curtis Jones has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 81 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making C.Jones a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, C.Jones offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 184 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
C.Jones vs Rice Gameweek 1
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