Start Jayden Daniels 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.
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB13
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Clear startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 18.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PHI, Easy).
Jayden Daniels and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Josh Allen's 18.7.
Start Jayden Daniels on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 20.5 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.2 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.7 | 35.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jayden Daniels vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jayden Daniels or Josh Allen in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Josh Allen's 18.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.7 for Josh Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Josh Allen?
Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Jayden Daniels 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.