Start Brashard Smith or LeQuint Allen?
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.
RBBrashard SmithKC · RB60
RBLeQuint AllenQJAX · RB79Who to start
Clear startLeQuint Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.5 vs 1.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Brashard Smith and LeQuint Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard matchup) and LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.5 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.4.
Start LeQuint Allen on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 3.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 3.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 15% | 23% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brashard Smith vs LeQuint Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brashard Smith or LeQuint Allen in Week 1?
Start LeQuint Allen in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.5 PPR points to Brashard Smith's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brashard Smith or LeQuint Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Brashard Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Brashard Smith or LeQuint Allen?
Brashard Smith hosts DEN (hard) and LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy). LeQuint 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.