Start Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen?
Week 8 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.
QBJalen HurtsIRPHI · QB4
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB1Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Jalen Hurts is not projected to play this week, so Josh Allen is the only one who can score.
Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts is not projected to play and Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 27.4 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Start Josh Allen on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 27.4 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 24.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.6 | 27.6 |
| Snap share | 99% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 13 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Hurts vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen in Week 8?
Start Josh Allen in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 27.4 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 27.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jalen Hurts.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen?
Jalen Hurts plays at WAS (easy) and Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy). Jalen Hurts draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.