Start Kaytron Allen 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.
RBKaytron AllenWAS
RBMalik DavisDAL · RB68Who to start
Clear startMalik Davis- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 2.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.1 vs 2.7 pts/game).
Kaytron Allen and Malik Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kaytron Allen travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Malik Davis travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 5.0 PPR points to Kaytron Allen's 2.8.
Start Malik Davis on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.7 | 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 Kaytron Allen vs Malik Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kaytron Allen or Malik Davis in Week 1?
Start Malik Davis in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Kaytron Allen's 2.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kaytron Allen or Malik Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Davis for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.8 for Kaytron Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Kaytron Allen or Malik Davis?
Kaytron Allen plays at PHI (easy) and Malik Davis plays at NYG (easy). Kaytron Allen 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.