Start Josh Allen or Justin Herbert?
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.
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB1
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB13Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 27.4 vs 12.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (24.5 vs 13.5 projected points).
Josh Allen and Justin Herbert are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy matchup) and Justin Herbert travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 27.4 PPR points to Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Start Josh Allen on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 27.4 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 24.5 | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.6 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 100% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Allen vs Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Justin Herbert 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 Justin Herbert's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 27.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Justin Herbert.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Justin Herbert?
Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy) and Justin Herbert plays at LAR (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.