Josh Allen vs. Sam Darnold: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start Josh Allen. Allen is projected for 21.9 PPR points vs 16.6 for Sam Darnold, and faces the 13th-toughest defense against QBs this week.

Updated Oct 10, 7:44 PM ET

Josh Allen vs. Sam Darnold: Week 5 side by side

Josh Allen
QB · BUF
Sam Darnold
QB · SEA
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)21.916.6
Floor (lowest source)18.915.5
Ceiling (highest source)25.217.9
StatChasers projection23.2 (QB1)16.6 (QB15)
Opponentvs LARvs SF
Opponent vs. position13th-toughest (16.3 pts/g allowed)7th-toughest (14.5 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage1% target share (last 8)—
PositionQBQB
Our callSTART · Strong QB1FLEX · Streamer

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