Start Antonio Williams or Cyrus Allen?
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: 5.0 vs 3.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.6 vs 4.4 pts/game).
Antonio Williams and Cyrus Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Antonio Williams travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cyrus Allen for 5.0 PPR points to Antonio Williams's 3.6.
Start Cyrus Allen on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.4 | 5.6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Antonio Williams vs Cyrus Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Antonio Williams or Cyrus Allen in Week 1?
Start Cyrus Allen in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Antonio Williams's 3.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Antonio Williams or Cyrus Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Cyrus Allen for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.6 for Antonio Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Antonio Williams or Cyrus Allen?
Antonio Williams plays at PHI (hard) and Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard). Antonio Williams 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.