Start Jalen Nailor or Keenan 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.
WRJalen NailorLV · WR61
WRKeenan AllenIND · WR29Who to start
Clear startJalen Nailor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.9 vs 6.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 6.3 pts/game).
Jalen Nailor and Keenan Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Nailor hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Keenan Allen hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Nailor for 7.9 PPR points to Keenan Allen's 6.1.
Start Jalen Nailor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Nailor | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.9 | 6.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.9 | 10.7 |
| Snap share | 65% | 55% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 15 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Nailor vs Keenan Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Nailor or Keenan Allen in Week 1?
Start Jalen Nailor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.9 PPR points to Keenan Allen's 6.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Nailor or Keenan Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Nailor for 7.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.1 for Keenan Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Nailor or Keenan Allen?
Jalen Nailor hosts MIA (medium) and Keenan Allen hosts BAL (medium). Jalen Nailor 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.