Start Cyrus Allen or Tank Dell?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Cyrus Allen and Tank Dell are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Tank Dell hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cyrus Allen for 4.9 PPR points to Tank Dell's 0.1.
Start Cyrus Allen on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Dell |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.9 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.6 | 3.1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cyrus Allen vs Tank Dell comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cyrus Allen or Tank Dell in Week 1?
Start Cyrus Allen in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Tank Dell's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cyrus Allen or Tank Dell?
Our Clutch Score projects Cyrus Allen for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Tank Dell.
Who has the better matchup, Cyrus Allen or Tank Dell?
Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard) and Tank Dell hosts BUF (hard). Cyrus 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.