Start Jordan Love 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 16.4 pts/game).
Jordan Love and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jordan Love travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.4.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Love | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.4 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.4 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.5 | 35.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jordan Love vs Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jordan Love 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 Jordan Love's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jordan Love or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Jordan Love.
Who has the better matchup, Jordan Love or Josh Allen?
Jordan Love plays at MIN (hard) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Jordan Love draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.