Start Kaelon Black or Nicholas Singleton?
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
RBNicholas SingletonTENWho to start
Clear startNicholas Singleton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.9 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NYJ, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (3.7 vs 2.5 pts/game).
Kaelon Black and Nicholas Singleton are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kaelon Black travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Nicholas Singleton hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nicholas Singleton for 3.9 PPR points to Kaelon Black's 2.2.
Start Nicholas Singleton on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Black | Singleton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.5 | 3.7 |
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 Nicholas Singleton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kaelon Black or Nicholas Singleton in Week 1?
Start Nicholas Singleton in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.9 PPR points to Kaelon Black's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kaelon Black or Nicholas Singleton?
Our Clutch Score projects Nicholas Singleton for 3.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Kaelon Black.
Who has the better matchup, Kaelon Black or Nicholas Singleton?
Kaelon Black plays at LAR (hard) and Nicholas Singleton hosts NYJ (easy). Nicholas Singleton 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.