Start Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love?
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
QBJordan LoveGB · QB10Who to start
Strong startBaker Mayfield- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.6 vs 14.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
Baker Mayfield and Jordan Love are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Jordan Love travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.4.
Start Baker Mayfield on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 16.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 20.5 |
| 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 Jordan Love comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love in Week 1?
Start Baker Mayfield in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 18.6 PPR points to Jordan Love's 14.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love?
Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Jordan Love.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Jordan Love plays at MIN (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.