Start Baker Mayfield or Cam Ward?
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
QBCam WardTEN · QB25Who to start
Strong startBaker Mayfield- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.6 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.2 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Baker Mayfield and Cam Ward are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Baker Mayfield on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 13.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Cam Ward comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Cam Ward in Week 1?
Start Baker Mayfield in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.6 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Cam Ward?
Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Cam Ward?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Cam Ward hosts NYJ (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.