Start Drake Maye or Justin Herbert?
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
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB21Who to start
Clear startJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 18.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Drake Maye and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Start Justin Herbert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.9 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.8 | 14.3 |
| 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 Justin Herbert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Drake Maye's 18.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 18.0 for Drake Maye.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Justin Herbert?
Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy). Justin Herbert 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.