Start Davis Allen or Julian Hill?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.4 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Davis Allen and Julian Hill are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Davis Allen hosts SF (easy matchup) and Julian Hill travels to SEA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Davis Allen for 0.4 PPR points to Julian Hill's 0.0.
Start Davis Allen on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 50% | 55% |
| 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 Julian Hill comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davis Allen or Julian Hill in Week 1?
Start Davis Allen in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.4 PPR points to Julian Hill's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davis Allen or Julian Hill?
Our Clutch Score projects Davis Allen for 0.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Julian Hill.
Who has the better matchup, Davis Allen or Julian Hill?
Davis Allen hosts SF (easy) and Julian Hill plays at SEA (easy). Davis Allen draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.