Start Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black?
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
RBKaelon BlackSF · RB51Who to start
Slight leanKaelon Black- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.8 vs 2.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.3 vs 3.1 pts/game).
Braelon Allen and Kaelon Black are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Braelon Allen travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Kaelon Black travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kaelon Black for 3.8 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Start Kaelon Black on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Black |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| Snap share | 0% | 43% |
| 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 Kaelon Black comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black in Week 1?
Start Kaelon Black in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.8 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black?
Our Clutch Score projects Kaelon Black for 3.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.9 for Braelon Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Braelon Allen or Kaelon Black?
Braelon Allen plays at TEN (easy) and Kaelon Black plays at LAR (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.