Start Caleb Williams 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.
QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB1
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Clear startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 17.6 pts/game).
Caleb Williams and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 35.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Caleb Williams vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams 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 Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for Caleb Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Josh Allen?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Caleb Williams 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.