Start Joe Burrow 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.
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB6
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB1Who to start
Strong startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 23.2 vs 19.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Joe Burrow and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 23.2 PPR points to Josh Allen's 19.1.
Start Joe Burrow on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burrow | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 23.2 | 19.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.0 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.2 | 35.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joe Burrow vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Burrow or Josh Allen in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 23.2 PPR points to Josh Allen's 19.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Burrow or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 23.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 19.1 for Josh Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Burrow or Josh Allen?
Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Joe Burrow 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.