Start Braelon Allen or Brian Robinson?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.3 vs 2.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.1 vs 3.1 pts/game).
Braelon Allen and Brian Robinson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Braelon Allen travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Brian Robinson travels to PIT (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brian Robinson for 3.3 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Start Brian Robinson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Braelon Allen vs Brian Robinson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Braelon Allen or Brian Robinson in Week 1?
Start Brian Robinson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.3 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Braelon Allen or Brian Robinson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brian Robinson for 3.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.9 for Braelon Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Braelon Allen or Brian Robinson?
Braelon Allen plays at TEN (easy) and Brian Robinson plays at PIT (hard). Braelon Allen draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.