Start Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence?
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
QBTrevor LawrenceJAX · QB5Who to start
Clear startTrevor Lawrence- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.9 vs 18.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CLE, Medium).
Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 19.9 PPR points to Josh Allen's 18.7.
Start Trevor Lawrence on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.7 | 19.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 21.3 | 17.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.7 | 26.1 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Trevor Lawrence comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence in Week 1?
Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 19.9 PPR points to Josh Allen's 18.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence?
Our Clutch Score projects Trevor Lawrence for 19.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.7 for Josh Allen.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence?
Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard) and Trevor Lawrence hosts CLE (medium). Trevor Lawrence 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.