Start Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes?
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
QBPatrick MahomesKC · QB14Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 27.4 vs 15.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (24.5 vs 16.9 projected points).
Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy matchup) and Patrick Mahomes travels to DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 27.4 PPR points to Patrick Mahomes's 15.8.
Start Josh Allen on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 27.4 | 15.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 24.5 | 16.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.6 | 17.3 |
| Snap share | 100% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 5 |
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 Patrick Mahomes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes 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 Patrick Mahomes's 15.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 27.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 15.8 for Patrick Mahomes.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes?
Josh Allen hosts BAL (easy) and Patrick Mahomes plays at DEN (medium). 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.