Start Kaelon Black or Ray 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
RBRay DavisBUF · RB59Who to start
Clear startRay Davis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.4 vs 2.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.8 vs 2.5 pts/game).
Kaelon Black and Ray Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kaelon Black travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Ray Davis travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ray Davis for 3.4 PPR points to Kaelon Black's 2.2.
Start Ray Davis on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Black | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.8 |
| Snap share | - | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 11 |
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 Ray Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kaelon Black or Ray Davis in Week 1?
Start Ray Davis in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.4 PPR points to Kaelon Black's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kaelon Black or Ray Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Ray Davis for 3.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Kaelon Black.
Who has the better matchup, Kaelon Black or Ray Davis?
Kaelon Black plays at LAR (hard) and Ray Davis plays at HOU (hard). Kaelon Black 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.