Start Kaytron Allen 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.
RBKaytron AllenWAS
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB55Who to start
Clear startSamaje Perine- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.7 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 Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kaytron Allen travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points to Kaytron Allen's 2.8.
Start Samaje Perine on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.8 | 4.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.7 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 5.2 |
| Snap share | - | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 16 |
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 Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kaytron Allen or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start Samaje Perine in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.7 PPR points to Kaytron Allen's 2.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kaytron Allen or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.8 for Kaytron Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Kaytron Allen or Samaje Perine?
Kaytron Allen plays at PHI (easy) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium). 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.