Start Aaron Rodgers or Baker Mayfield?
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.
QBAaron RodgersPIT · QB18
QBBaker MayfieldTB · QB12Who to start
Strong startBaker Mayfield- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.4 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.2 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Baker Mayfield are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.4 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Baker Mayfield on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Mayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 18.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 16.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 16.6 |
| Snap share | 95% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Aaron Rodgers vs Baker Mayfield comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Baker Mayfield in Week 1?
Start Baker Mayfield in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.4 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Baker Mayfield?
Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Baker Mayfield?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (medium). Baker Mayfield 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.