Start Keenan Allen or Pat Bryant?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.1 vs 5.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (6.3 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Keenan Allen and Pat Bryant are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Keenan Allen hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Pat Bryant travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Keenan Allen for 6.1 PPR points to Pat Bryant's 5.2.
Start Keenan Allen on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Bryant |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.7 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 55% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 7 |
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 Pat Bryant comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Keenan Allen or Pat Bryant in Week 1?
Start Keenan Allen in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.1 PPR points to Pat Bryant's 5.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Keenan Allen or Pat Bryant?
Our Clutch Score projects Keenan Allen for 6.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.2 for Pat Bryant.
Who has the better matchup, Keenan Allen or Pat Bryant?
Keenan Allen hosts BAL (medium) and Pat Bryant plays at KC (medium). Pat Bryant 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.