Start Kaelon Black or Malik Davis?
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.
RBKaelon BlackSF
RBMalik DavisDAL · RB68Who to start
Clear startMalik Davis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kaelon Black and Malik Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kaelon Black travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Malik Davis travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 5.0 PPR points to Kaelon Black's 2.2.
Start Malik Davis on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Black | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 4.1 |
| Snap share | - | 23% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kaelon Black vs Malik Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kaelon Black or Malik Davis in Week 1?
Start Malik Davis in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Kaelon Black's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kaelon Black or Malik Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Kaelon Black.
Who has the better matchup, Kaelon Black or Malik Davis?
Kaelon Black plays at LAR (hard) and Malik Davis plays at NYG (easy). Malik Davis 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.