Start Baker Mayfield or Jared Goff?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.6 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Start Baker Mayfield on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Goff |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 16.4 |
| 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 Jared Goff comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Jared Goff in Week 1?
Start Baker Mayfield in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 18.6 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Jared Goff?
Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Jared Goff?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Jared Goff hosts NO (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.