Start Braelon Allen or Keaton Mitchell?
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
RBKeaton MitchellLAC · RB47Who to start
Strong startKeaton Mitchell- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.3 vs 2.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Braelon Allen and Keaton Mitchell are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Braelon Allen travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Keaton Mitchell hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Keaton Mitchell for 7.3 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Start Keaton Mitchell on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Mitchell |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 7.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.1 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
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 Keaton Mitchell comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Braelon Allen or Keaton Mitchell in Week 1?
Start Keaton Mitchell in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.3 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Braelon Allen or Keaton Mitchell?
Our Clutch Score projects Keaton Mitchell for 7.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.9 for Braelon Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Braelon Allen or Keaton Mitchell?
Braelon Allen plays at TEN (easy) and Keaton Mitchell hosts ARI (easy). Keaton Mitchell 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.