Start Josh Allen or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who 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 Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Josh Allen on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.7 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 21.3 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.7 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 10% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Sam Darnold?
Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.