Start Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye?
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
QBDrake MayeNE · QB2Who to start
Strong startDrake Maye- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 10.4 pts/game).
Aaron Rodgers and Drake Maye are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium matchup) and Drake Maye travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 16.6 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Start Drake Maye on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Rodgers | Maye |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 16.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 18.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.6 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 95% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 19 |
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 Drake Maye comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye in Week 1?
Start Drake Maye in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Aaron Rodgers's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Aaron Rodgers.
Who has the better matchup, Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye?
Aaron Rodgers hosts ATL (medium) and Drake Maye plays at SEA (hard). Aaron Rodgers 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.