Start Braelon Allen or Emmett Johnson?
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.
RBBraelon AllenNYJ · RB73
RBEmmett JohnsonKC · RB57Who to start
Slight leanEmmett Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.4 vs 2.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.8 vs 3.1 pts/game).
Braelon Allen and Emmett Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Braelon Allen travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Emmett Johnson hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emmett Johnson for 3.4 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Start Emmett Johnson on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.0 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
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 Emmett Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Braelon Allen or Emmett Johnson in Week 1?
Start Emmett Johnson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.4 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Braelon Allen or Emmett Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Emmett Johnson for 3.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.9 for Braelon Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Braelon Allen or Emmett Johnson?
Braelon Allen plays at TEN (easy) and Emmett Johnson hosts DEN (hard). Braelon Allen 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.