Start Davis Allen or Ian Thomas?
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
TEIan ThomasLV · TE68Who to start
Slight leanDavis Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.4 vs 0.3 projected points.
Davis Allen and Ian Thomas are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Davis Allen hosts SF (easy matchup) and Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Davis Allen for 0.4 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Start Davis Allen on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 50% | 35% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 0 |
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 Ian Thomas comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davis Allen or Ian Thomas in Week 1?
Start Davis Allen in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.4 PPR points to Ian Thomas's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davis Allen or Ian Thomas?
Our Clutch Score projects Davis Allen for 0.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Ian Thomas.
Who has the better matchup, Davis Allen or Ian Thomas?
Davis Allen hosts SF (easy) and Ian Thomas hosts MIA (easy). 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.