Start LeQuint Allen or Ollie Gordon?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.5 vs 1.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.3 vs 1.4 pts/game).
LeQuint Allen and Ollie Gordon are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Ollie Gordon travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.5 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Start LeQuint Allen on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Gordon |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 23% | 22% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 19 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long LeQuint Allen vs Ollie Gordon comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start LeQuint Allen or Ollie Gordon in Week 1?
Start LeQuint Allen in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.5 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, LeQuint Allen or Ollie Gordon?
Our Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Ollie Gordon.
Who has the better matchup, LeQuint Allen or Ollie Gordon?
LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy) and Ollie Gordon plays at LV (easy). Ollie Gordon 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.