Start LeQuint Allen or Ty Johnson?
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: 3.5 vs 2.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
LeQuint Allen and Ty Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy matchup) and Ty Johnson travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.5 PPR points to Ty Johnson's 2.7.
Start LeQuint Allen on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 5.9 |
| Snap share | 23% | 29% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 23 |
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 Ty Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start LeQuint Allen or Ty Johnson in Week 1?
Start LeQuint Allen in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 3.5 PPR points to Ty Johnson's 2.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, LeQuint Allen or Ty Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects LeQuint Allen for 3.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.7 for Ty Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, LeQuint Allen or Ty Johnson?
LeQuint Allen hosts CLE (easy) and Ty Johnson plays at HOU (hard). 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.