Start Drake Maye or Malik Willis?
Week 8 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 · QB3
QBMalik WillisMIA · QB21Who to start
Strong startDrake Maye- Higher Clutch Score this week: 24.5 vs 12.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (21.9 vs 13.7 projected points).
Drake Maye and Malik Willis are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to MIA (easy matchup) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 24.5 PPR points to Malik Willis's 12.3.
Start Drake Maye on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 24.5 | 12.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 21.9 | 13.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.9 | 15.1 |
| Snap share | 97% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Drake Maye vs Malik Willis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Malik Willis in Week 8?
Start Drake Maye in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 24.5 PPR points to Malik Willis's 12.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Malik Willis?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 24.5 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.3 for Malik Willis.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Malik Willis?
Drake Maye plays at MIA (easy) and Malik Willis hosts NE (medium). Drake Maye draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.