Start Caleb Williams 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.
QBCaleb WilliamsCHI · QB1
QBDrake MayeNE · QB23Who to start
Clear startDrake Maye- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 15.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at SEA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 17.6 pts/game).
Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Caleb Williams travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 18.0 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Start Drake Maye on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Maye |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.6 | 18.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 37.3 | 12.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Caleb Williams or Drake Maye in Week 1?
Start Drake Maye in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Caleb Williams's 15.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Caleb Williams or Drake Maye?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.5 for Caleb Williams.
Who has the better matchup, Caleb Williams or Drake Maye?
Caleb Williams plays at CAR (hard) and Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium). Drake Maye 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.