Start Josh Allen or Tyler Shough?
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
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB6Who to start
Strong startJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Josh Allen and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Allen | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.7 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 21.3 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.7 | 25.2 |
| 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 Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Allen or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Josh Allen in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Allen or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Tyler Shough.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Allen or Tyler Shough?
Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (hard). Tyler Shough 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.