Start Jayden Daniels 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.
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB5
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB1Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 27.4 vs 18.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (24.5 vs 18.1 projected points).
Jayden Daniels and Josh Allen are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium matchup) and Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 27.4 PPR points to Jayden Daniels's 18.7.
Start Josh Allen on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 18.7 | 27.4 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 18.1 | 24.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.4 | 27.6 |
| Snap share | 88% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 13 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?
Start Josh Allen in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 27.4 PPR points to Jayden Daniels's 18.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jayden Daniels or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 27.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 18.7 for Jayden Daniels.
Who has the better matchup, Jayden Daniels or Josh Allen?
Jayden Daniels hosts PHI (medium) and Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy). Josh Allen 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.