Start Ollie Gordon 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.
RBOllie GordonMIA · RB64
RBSamaje PerineCIN · RB55Who to start
Clear startSamaje Perine- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.7 vs 1.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.1 vs 1.4 pts/game).
Ollie Gordon and Samaje Perine are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ollie Gordon travels to LV (easy matchup) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Start Samaje Perine on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gordon | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 4.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 4.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 22% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 16 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ollie Gordon vs Samaje Perine comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ollie Gordon or Samaje Perine in Week 1?
Start Samaje Perine in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.7 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ollie Gordon or Samaje Perine?
Our Clutch Score projects Samaje Perine for 4.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Ollie Gordon.
Who has the better matchup, Ollie Gordon or Samaje Perine?
Ollie Gordon plays at LV (easy) and Samaje Perine hosts TB (medium). 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.