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Start Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black?

Week 8 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
10.2Clutch · Wk 8vs LV
RBKaelon BlackSF · RB51
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option
Braelon Allen
  • Kaelon Black is on a bye this week, so Braelon Allen is the only one who plays.

Braelon Allen and Kaelon Black are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Braelon Allen hosts LV (easy matchup) and Kaelon Black is on a bye.

Kaelon Black is on a bye this week, so Braelon Allen is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

StatAllenBlack
Clutch Score (Wk 8)10.2-
Baseline proj (week)9.84.3
Points / game (season)10.94.4
Snap share64%30%
Red-zone touches1212

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Braelon Allen vs Kaelon Black comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black in Week 8?

Start Braelon Allen in Week 8. Kaelon Black is on a bye.

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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.