Start Cam Ward 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.

QBCam WardTEN · QB22

13.5Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

QBJosh AllenBUF · QB1

19.2Clutch · Wk 1@ HOU

Who to start

Strong start

Josh Allen

Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.2 vs 13.5 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 13.4 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Ward	Allen
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.5	19.2
Baseline proj / game	13.4	21.3
Points / game (season)	11.4	22.0
Snap share	100%	98%
Red-zone touches	10	31

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

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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.