Start Daniel Jones 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.
QBDaniel JonesIND · QB27
QBDrake MayeNE · QB23Who to start
Strong startDrake Maye- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Daniel Jones and Drake Maye are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 18.0 PPR points to Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Start Drake Maye on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jones | Maye |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 18.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 18.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 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 Daniel Jones vs Drake Maye comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Jones 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 Daniel Jones's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Jones or Drake Maye?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for Daniel Jones.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Jones or Drake Maye?
Daniel Jones hosts BAL (medium) and Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium). Daniel Jones 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.