Start Fernando Mendoza 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.
QBFernando MendozaLV
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 12.5 pts/game).
Fernando Mendoza and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Fernando Mendoza hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Fernando Mendoza's 14.4.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mendoza | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.4 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.5 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 35.7 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Fernando Mendoza vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Fernando Mendoza 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 Fernando Mendoza's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Fernando Mendoza or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Fernando Mendoza.
Who has the better matchup, Fernando Mendoza or Josh Allen?
Fernando Mendoza hosts MIA (easy) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Fernando Mendoza 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.