Start Bryce Young or Drake Maye?

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.

QBBryce YoungCAR · QB19

13.9Clutch · Wk 1vs CHI

QBDrake MayeNE · QB2

17.2Clutch · Wk 1@ SEA

Who to start

Clear start

Drake Maye

Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 13.9 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 13.9 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Young	Maye
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.9	17.2
Baseline proj / game	13.9	18.9
Points / game (season)	14.3	21.2
Snap share	96%	97%
Red-zone touches	11	19

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

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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.