Start Kaleb Johnson or Samaje Perine?
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.
RBKaleb JohnsonGB · RB81
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB53Who to start
Clear startSamaje Perine- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.8 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Kaleb Johnson and Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kaleb Johnson travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.8 PPR points to Kaleb Johnson's 1.6.
Start Samaje Perine on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 8.0 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kaleb Johnson vs Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kaleb Johnson or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start Samaje Perine in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.8 PPR points to Kaleb Johnson's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kaleb Johnson or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for Kaleb Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Kaleb Johnson or Samaje Perine?
Kaleb Johnson plays at MIN (hard) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium). Samaje Perine 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.