Start C.J. Stroud 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.
QBC.J. StroudHOU · QB15
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 12.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 14.6 pts/game).
C.J. Stroud and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. C.J. Stroud hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to C.J. Stroud's 12.8.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stroud | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.8 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.6 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.5 | 35.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long C.J. Stroud vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start C.J. Stroud 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 C.J. Stroud's 12.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, C.J. Stroud or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.8 for C.J. Stroud.
Who has the better matchup, C.J. Stroud or Josh Allen?
C.J. Stroud hosts BUF (hard) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). C.J. Stroud 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.