Start Kaleb Johnson or Kaytron Allen?
Week 8 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Kaleb Johnson is not projected to play this week, so Kaytron Allen is the only one who can score.
Kaleb Johnson and Kaytron Allen are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Kaleb Johnson is not projected to play and Kaytron Allen hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kaytron Allen for 1.1 PPR points to Kaleb Johnson's 0.0.
Start Kaytron Allen on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 1.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Snap share | 18% | 7% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kaleb Johnson vs Kaytron Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kaleb Johnson or Kaytron Allen in Week 8?
Start Kaytron Allen in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.1 PPR points to Kaleb Johnson's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kaleb Johnson or Kaytron Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Kaytron Allen for 1.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Kaleb Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Kaleb Johnson or Kaytron Allen?
Kaleb Johnson hosts CAR (easy) and Kaytron Allen hosts NE (hard). Kaleb Johnson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.