Start Josh Allen or Matthew Stafford?
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
QBMatthew StaffordLAR · QB30Who to start
Clear startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 16.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 16.5 pts/game).
Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 16.2.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.7 | 16.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 21.3 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.7 | 5.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 84% |
| 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 Matthew Stafford comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
Start Josh Allen in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Matthew Stafford's 16.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Matthew Stafford?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 16.2 for Matthew Stafford.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Matthew Stafford?
Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard) and Matthew Stafford hosts SF (medium). Matthew Stafford 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.