Start Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts?
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.
QBDrake MayeNE · QB23
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB8Who to start
Clear startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.3 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
Drake Maye and Jalen Hurts are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Start Jalen Hurts on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 19.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.9 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.8 | 24.7 |
| Snap share | 100% | 0% |
| 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 Drake Maye vs Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 19.3 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.0 for Drake Maye.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts?
Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium). Jalen Hurts 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.