Start Josh Allen or Malik Willis?
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
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB12Who to start
Slight leanJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Josh Allen and Malik Willis are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Malik Willis travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Malik Willis's 18.0.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.7 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 21.3 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.7 | 17.7 |
| 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 Josh Allen vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Malik Willis in Week 1?
Start Josh Allen in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Malik Willis's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.0 for Malik Willis.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Malik Willis?
Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard) and Malik Willis plays at LV (easy). Malik Willis 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.