Start Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?
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
QBSam DarnoldOSEA · QB34Who to start
Strong startDrake Maye- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.0 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at SEA, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Drake Maye and Sam Darnold are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 18.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Start Drake Maye on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 18.0 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.9 | 15.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.8 | 0.5 |
| Snap share | 100% | 10% |
| 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 Sam Darnold comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Sam Darnold in Week 1?
Start Drake Maye in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.0 PPR points to Sam Darnold's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 18.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Sam Darnold.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?
Drake Maye plays at SEA (medium) and Sam Darnold hosts NE (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.