Start Drake Maye or Josh Allen?
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
QBJosh AllenBUF · QB2Who to start
Slight leanJosh Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.7 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.3 vs 18.9 pts/game).
Drake Maye and Josh Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Josh Allen travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Start Josh Allen on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 18.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.9 | 21.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.8 | 35.7 |
| Snap share | 100% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Josh Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Josh Allen in Week 1?
Start Josh Allen in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.7 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Josh Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Allen for 18.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.0 for Drake Maye.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Josh Allen?
Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium) and Josh Allen plays at HOU (hard). Drake Maye 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.