Start Isiah Pacheco or Kaytron 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.
RBIsiah PachecoIRDET · RB54
RBKaytron AllenWASWho to start
Clear startKaytron Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.8 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Isiah Pacheco and Kaytron Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard matchup) and Kaytron Allen travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kaytron Allen for 2.8 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Start Kaytron Allen on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pacheco | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.7 | - |
| Snap share | 52% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isiah Pacheco vs Kaytron Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Kaytron Allen in Week 1?
Start Kaytron Allen in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.8 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isiah Pacheco or Kaytron Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Kaytron Allen for 2.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Isiah Pacheco.
Who has the better matchup, Isiah Pacheco or Kaytron Allen?
Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard) and Kaytron Allen plays at PHI (easy). Kaytron 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.