Start Malik Davis 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.
RBMalik DavisDAL · RB70
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB55Who to start
Clear startSamaje Perine- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 2.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 2.0 pts/game).
Malik Davis and Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Malik Davis travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 3.6 PPR points to Malik Davis's 2.1.
Start Samaje Perine on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Davis | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 23% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 16 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Malik Davis vs Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Davis or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start Samaje Perine in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Malik Davis's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Davis or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Malik Davis.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Davis or Samaje Perine?
Malik Davis plays at NYG (easy) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium). Malik Davis 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.