Start Baker Mayfield or Joe Burrow?
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
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB19Who to start
Clear startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 18.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.0 vs 16.2 pts/game).
Baker Mayfield and Joe Burrow are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 18.6.
Start Joe Burrow on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 20.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
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 Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Joe Burrow in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.7 PPR points to Baker Mayfield's 18.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.6 for Baker Mayfield.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Joe Burrow?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (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.