Start Baker Mayfield or Geno Smith?
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
QBGeno SmithNYJ · QB28Who to start
Strong startBaker Mayfield- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.6 vs 15.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.2 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Baker Mayfield and Geno Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Start Baker Mayfield on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 15.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 9.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
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 Geno Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Geno Smith in Week 1?
Start Baker Mayfield in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.6 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Geno Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.1 for Geno Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Geno Smith?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy). 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.