Start Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine?
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.
RBEmanuel WilsonSEA · RB48
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB55Who to start
Clear startSamaje Perine- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.7 vs 3.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Emanuel Wilson and Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Emanuel Wilson hosts NE (medium matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points to Emanuel Wilson's 3.1.
Start Samaje Perine on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wilson | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 30% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 26 | 16 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Emanuel Wilson vs Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start Samaje Perine in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.7 PPR points to Emanuel Wilson's 3.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.1 for Emanuel Wilson.
Who has the better matchup, Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine?
Emanuel Wilson hosts NE (medium) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium). Samaje Perine 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.