Start Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?
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 · QB3
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB20Who to start
Clear startDrake Maye- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.0 vs 14.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 15.9 pts/game).
Drake Maye and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Drake Maye travels to SEA (hard matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 16.0 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.0.
Start Drake Maye on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Maye | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.0 | 14.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.9 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.8 | 25.2 |
| 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 Tyler Shough comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake Maye or Tyler Shough in Week 1?
Start Drake Maye in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.0 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake Maye for 16.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.0 for Tyler Shough.
Who has the better matchup, Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?
Drake Maye plays at SEA (hard) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (medium). Tyler Shough draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.