Start Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams?
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.
QBBaker MayfieldTB · QB26
QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB1Who to start
Clear startBaker Mayfield- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.6 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
Baker Mayfield and Caleb Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Start Baker Mayfield on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 15.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 17.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 37.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Baker Mayfield vs Caleb Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams in Week 1?
Start Baker Mayfield in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 18.6 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for Caleb Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Caleb Williams?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard). 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.