Start LeQuint Allen or Seth McGowan?
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 AllenQJAX · RB79
RBSeth McGowanINDWho to start
Clear startLeQuint Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.5 vs 2.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
LeQuint Allen and Seth McGowan are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.5 PPR points to Seth McGowan's 2.0.
Start LeQuint Allen on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | McGowan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | - |
| Snap share | 23% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | - |
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 Seth McGowan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start LeQuint Allen or Seth McGowan in Week 1?
Start LeQuint Allen in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.5 PPR points to Seth McGowan's 2.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, LeQuint Allen or Seth McGowan?
Our Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.0 for Seth McGowan.
Who has the better matchup, LeQuint Allen or Seth McGowan?
LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy) and Seth McGowan hosts BAL (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.