Start Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?
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
QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB7Who to start
Clear startLamar Jackson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 22.1 vs 18.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Lamar Jackson travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points to Josh Allen's 18.7.
Start Lamar Jackson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.7 | 22.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 21.3 | 19.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.7 | 25.0 |
| 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 Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson in Week 1?
Start Lamar Jackson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 22.1 PPR points to Josh Allen's 18.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?
Our Clutch Score projects Lamar Jackson for 22.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.7 for Josh Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?
Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard) and Lamar Jackson plays at IND (easy). Lamar Jackson 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.