Start Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?
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
QBKyler MurrayOMIN · QB33Who to start
Strong startBaker Mayfield- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.6 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Baker Mayfield travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Start Baker Mayfield on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mayfield | Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.6 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 0.6 |
| 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 Kyler Murray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray in Week 1?
Start Baker Mayfield in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 18.6 PPR points to Kyler Murray's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?
Our Clutch Score projects Baker Mayfield for 18.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Kyler Murray.
Who has the better matchup, Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray?
Baker Mayfield plays at CIN (easy) and Kyler Murray hosts GB (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.