Start Cyrus Allen or Xavier Legette?
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.
WRCyrus AllenKC
WRXavier LegetteCAR · WR70Who to start
Slight leanCyrus Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 4.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.6 vs 3.9 pts/game).
Cyrus Allen and Xavier Legette are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Xavier Legette hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cyrus Allen for 5.0 PPR points to Xavier Legette's 4.4.
Start Cyrus Allen on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Legette |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 6.0 |
| Snap share | - | 69% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 11 |
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 Xavier Legette comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cyrus Allen or Xavier Legette in Week 1?
Start Cyrus Allen in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Xavier Legette's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cyrus Allen or Xavier Legette?
Our Clutch Score projects Cyrus Allen for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Xavier Legette.
Who has the better matchup, Cyrus Allen or Xavier Legette?
Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard) and Xavier Legette hosts CHI (easy). Xavier Legette 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.