Start Jared Goff 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.
QBJared GoffDET · QB16
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 16.7 pts/game).
Jared Goff and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goff | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.4 | 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 Jared Goff vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jared Goff 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 Jared Goff's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jared Goff or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.
Who has the better matchup, Jared Goff or Josh Allen?
Jared Goff hosts NO (hard) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Jared Goff 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.