Start Davis Allen or Jeremy Ruckert?
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
TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE53Who to start
Slight leanJeremy Ruckert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.4 projected points.
Davis Allen and Jeremy Ruckert are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Davis Allen hosts SF (easy matchup) and Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.6 PPR points to Davis Allen's 0.4.
Start Jeremy Ruckert on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Ruckert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 50% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 3 |
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 Jeremy Ruckert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davis Allen or Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1?
Start Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Davis Allen's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davis Allen or Jeremy Ruckert?
Our Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Davis Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Davis Allen or Jeremy Ruckert?
Davis Allen hosts SF (easy) and Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (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.