Start Kendre Miller 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.
RBKendre MillerNO · RB76
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB55Who to start
Clear startSamaje Perine- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 0.3 pts/game).
Kendre Miller and Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kendre Miller travels to DET (hard matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 3.6 PPR points to Kendre Miller's 0.3.
Start Samaje Perine on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Miller | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.3 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 24% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 16 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kendre Miller vs Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kendre Miller or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start Samaje Perine in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Kendre Miller's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kendre Miller or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for Kendre Miller.
Who has the better matchup, Kendre Miller or Samaje Perine?
Kendre Miller plays at DET (hard) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium). Samaje Perine 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.