Start Jacoby Brissett 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.
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB14
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Jacoby Brissett and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brissett | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.4 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 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 Jacoby Brissett vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacoby Brissett 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 Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacoby Brissett or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jacoby Brissett.
Who has the better matchup, Jacoby Brissett or Josh Allen?
Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Jacoby Brissett 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.