Start Baker Mayfield or Jayden Daniels?
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
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB13Who to start
Clear startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 18.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.2 vs 16.2 pts/game).
Baker Mayfield and Jayden Daniels are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 18.6.
Start Jayden Daniels on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 20.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 18.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Jayden Daniels comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Jayden Daniels in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 18.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Jayden Daniels?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.6 for Baker Mayfield.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Jayden Daniels?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (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.