Start Cam Ward 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.
QBCam WardTEN · QB25
QBDrake MayeNE · QB23Who to start
Strong startDrake Maye- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 13.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 13.4 pts/game).
Cam Ward and Drake Maye are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium matchup) and Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 18.0 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Start Drake Maye on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ward | Maye |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.4 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 18.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cam Ward vs Drake Maye comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cam Ward or Drake Maye in Week 1?
Start Drake Maye in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Cam Ward's 13.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cam Ward or Drake Maye?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.4 for Cam Ward.
Who has the better matchup, Cam Ward or Drake Maye?
Cam Ward hosts NYJ (medium) and Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium). Cam Ward 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.