Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tyler Allgeier?
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.
RBJacory Croskey-MerrittQWAS · RB32
RBTyler AllgeierARI · RB38Who to start
Clear startJacory Croskey-Merritt- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.0 vs 3.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (7.5 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Tyler Allgeier are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jacory Croskey-Merritt travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Tyler Allgeier travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jacory Croskey-Merritt for 7.0 PPR points to Tyler Allgeier's 3.8.
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Croskey-Merritt | Allgeier |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.0 | 3.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 39% | 30% |
| Red-zone touches | 32 | 32 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Tyler Allgeier comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tyler Allgeier in Week 1?
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.0 PPR points to Tyler Allgeier's 3.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tyler Allgeier?
Our Clutch Score projects Jacory Croskey-Merritt for 7.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.8 for Tyler Allgeier.
Who has the better matchup, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tyler Allgeier?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt plays at PHI (easy) and Tyler Allgeier plays at LAC (hard). Jacory Croskey-Merritt 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.