Start Bryce Young 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.
QBBryce YoungCAR · QB3
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 13.9 pts/game).
Bryce Young and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Bryce Young hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Bryce Young's 13.1.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Young | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.4 | 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 Bryce Young vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bryce Young 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 Bryce Young's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bryce Young or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for Bryce Young.
Who has the better matchup, Bryce Young or Josh Allen?
Bryce Young hosts CHI (medium) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Bryce Young draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.