Start Jalen Hurts 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.
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB8
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Slight leanJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.3 vs 18.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points to Josh Allen's 18.7.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurts | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 19.3 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 24.7 | 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 Jalen Hurts vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 19.3 PPR points to Josh Allen's 18.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.7 for Josh Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen?
Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Jalen Hurts 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.