Start Geno Smith 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.
QBGeno SmithNYJ · QB28
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 15.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Geno Smith and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.1 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.3 | 35.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Geno Smith vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith 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 Geno Smith's 15.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.1 for Geno Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Josh Allen?
Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Geno Smith 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.