Start Davis Allen or Hunter Long?
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.
TEDavis AllenLAR · TE41
TEHunter LongJAX · TE59Who to start
Clear startHunter Long- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.2 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.6 vs 0.3 pts/game).
Davis Allen and Hunter Long are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Davis Allen hosts SF (easy matchup) and Hunter Long hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Hunter Long for 3.2 PPR points to Davis Allen's 0.4.
Start Hunter Long on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Long |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 3.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 3.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Snap share | 50% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Davis Allen vs Hunter Long comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davis Allen or Hunter Long in Week 1?
Start Hunter Long in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.2 PPR points to Davis Allen's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davis Allen or Hunter Long?
Our Clutch Score projects Hunter Long for 3.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Davis Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Davis Allen or Hunter Long?
Davis Allen hosts SF (easy) and Hunter Long hosts CLE (hard). Davis 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.