Start LeQuint Allen 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.
RBLeQuint AllenJAX · RB80
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB55Who to start
Slight leanLeQuint Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 3.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
LeQuint Allen and Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.6 PPR points to Samaje Perine's 3.6.
Start LeQuint Allen on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 23% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 16 |
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 Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start LeQuint Allen or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start LeQuint Allen in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Samaje Perine's 3.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, LeQuint Allen or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.6 for Samaje Perine.
Who has the better matchup, LeQuint Allen or Samaje Perine?
LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium). LeQuint Allen 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.