Start Baker Mayfield 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.
QBBaker MayfieldTB · QB26
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Slight leanJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 18.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 16.2 pts/game).
Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 18.6.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 35.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Baker Mayfield vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen in Week 1?
Start Josh Allen in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 18.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.6 for Baker Mayfield.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Baker Mayfield 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.