Start Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts?
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
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB8Who to start
Slight leanJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.3 vs 18.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 16.2 pts/game).
Baker Mayfield and Jalen Hurts are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 18.6.
Start Jalen Hurts on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 19.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 24.7 |
| 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 Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.3 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 18.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.6 for Baker Mayfield.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (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.