Start Josh Allen or Kyler Murray?
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.
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Josh Allen and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Josh Allen on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.7 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 21.3 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.7 | 0.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Allen vs Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Josh Allen in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Kyler Murray?
Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard). Josh Allen 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.