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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 · QB2
17.2Clutch · Wk 1@ SEA
QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB13
13.6Clutch · Wk 1vs NE

Who to start

Strong start
Drake Maye
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 13.6 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at SEA, Hard).
  • Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 15.5 pts/game).

This week, side by side

StatMayeDarnold
Clutch Score (Wk 1)17.213.6
Baseline proj / game18.915.5
Points / game (season)21.214.7
Snap share97%96%
Red-zone touches196

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.

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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.