Start DJ Giddens or LeQuint Allen?
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.
RBDJ GiddensOIND · RB86
RBLeQuint AllenJAX · RB69Who to start
Strong startLeQuint Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.1 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
DJ Giddens and LeQuint Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. DJ Giddens hosts BAL (medium matchup) and LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 4.1 PPR points to DJ Giddens's 0.1.
Start LeQuint Allen on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Giddens | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 4.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 3.3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DJ Giddens vs LeQuint Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Giddens or LeQuint Allen in Week 1?
Start LeQuint Allen in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 4.1 PPR points to DJ Giddens's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Giddens or LeQuint Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 4.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for DJ Giddens.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Giddens or LeQuint Allen?
DJ Giddens hosts BAL (medium) and LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy). LeQuint 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.