Start Drake Maye or Joe Burrow?
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
QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB19Who to start
Clear startJoe Burrow- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.7 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Drake Maye and Joe Burrow are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Start Joe Burrow on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Burrow |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 20.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.9 | 18.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.8 | 15.2 |
| Snap share | 100% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Joe Burrow comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Joe Burrow in Week 1?
Start Joe Burrow in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 20.7 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Joe Burrow?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Burrow for 20.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.0 for Drake Maye.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Joe Burrow?
Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium) and Joe Burrow hosts TB (easy). Joe Burrow 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.