Start Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen?
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.
QBAaron RodgersPIT · QB18
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB1Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.1 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 19.1 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 19.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 22.0 |
| Snap share | 95% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 31 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Aaron Rodgers vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen in Week 1?
Start Josh Allen in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.1 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 19.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Aaron Rodgers 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.