Start Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.1 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
Drake Maye and Jaxson Dart are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Start Jaxson Dart on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 20.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.9 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.8 | 26.6 |
| 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 Jaxson Dart comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart in Week 1?
Start Jaxson Dart in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 20.1 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxson Dart for 20.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.0 for Drake Maye.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart?
Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium) and Jaxson Dart hosts DAL (easy). Jaxson Dart draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.