Start Isiah Pacheco 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.
RBIsiah PachecoIRDET · RB54
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB55Who to start
Strong startSamaje Perine- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.7 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Isiah Pacheco and Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Start Samaje Perine on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pacheco | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 4.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 52% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 16 |
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 Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start Samaje Perine in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.7 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isiah Pacheco or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Isiah Pacheco.
Who has the better matchup, Isiah Pacheco or Samaje Perine?
Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard) 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.