Start Braelon Allen or Ray Davis?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 0.9 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Braelon Allen and Ray Davis are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Braelon Allen hosts LV (easy matchup) and Ray Davis hosts BAL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Braelon Allen for 10.2 PPR points to Ray Davis's 0.9.
Start Braelon Allen on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.2 | 0.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.8 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.9 | 1.4 |
| Snap share | 64% | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 0 |
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 Ray Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Braelon Allen or Ray Davis in Week 8?
Start Braelon Allen in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.2 PPR points to Ray Davis's 0.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Braelon Allen or Ray Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Braelon Allen for 10.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.9 for Ray Davis.
Who has the better matchup, Braelon Allen or Ray Davis?
Braelon Allen hosts LV (easy) and Ray Davis hosts BAL (hard). Braelon Allen draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.