Start Braelon Allen or Ray Davis?
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
RBRay DavisBUF · RB58Who to start
Slight leanRay Davis- 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 Ray Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Braelon Allen travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Ray Davis travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ray Davis for 3.4 PPR points to Braelon Allen's 2.9.
Start Ray Davis on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.0 | 0.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Ray Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Braelon Allen or Ray Davis in Week 1?
Start Ray Davis 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 Ray Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Ray Davis for 3.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.9 for Braelon Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Braelon Allen or Ray Davis?
Braelon Allen plays at TEN (easy) and Ray Davis plays at HOU (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.