Start Keenan Allen or Omar Cooper?
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
WROmar CooperNYJWho to start
Clear startOmar Cooper- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.7 vs 6.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (7.5 vs 6.3 pts/game).
Keenan Allen and Omar Cooper are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Keenan Allen hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Omar Cooper travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omar Cooper for 7.7 PPR points to Keenan Allen's 6.1.
Start Omar Cooper on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.1 | 7.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.7 | - |
| Snap share | 55% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | - |
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 Omar Cooper comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Keenan Allen or Omar Cooper in Week 1?
Start Omar Cooper in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.7 PPR points to Keenan Allen's 6.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Keenan Allen or Omar Cooper?
Our Clutch Score projects Omar Cooper for 7.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.1 for Keenan Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Keenan Allen or Omar Cooper?
Keenan Allen hosts BAL (medium) and Omar Cooper plays at TEN (easy). Omar Cooper 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.