Start Keenan Allen or Malik Washington?
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.
WRKeenan AllenIND · WR29
WRMalik WashingtonMIA · WR54Who to start
Slight leanMalik Washington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.0 vs 6.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 6.3 pts/game).
Keenan Allen and Malik Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Keenan Allen hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Malik Washington travels to LV (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Washington for 7.0 PPR points to Keenan Allen's 6.1.
Start Malik Washington on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.1 | 7.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.3 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.7 | 6.9 |
| Snap share | 55% | 56% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 14 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Keenan Allen vs Malik Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Keenan Allen or Malik Washington in Week 1?
Start Malik Washington in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.0 PPR points to Keenan Allen's 6.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Keenan Allen or Malik Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Washington for 7.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.1 for Keenan Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Keenan Allen or Malik Washington?
Keenan Allen hosts BAL (medium) and Malik Washington plays at LV (medium). Malik Washington 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.