Start Adam Trautman or John Bates?
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.
TEAdam TrautmanDEN · TE56
TEJohn BatesWAS · TE67Who to start
Slight leanJohn Bates- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 1.3 projected points.
Adam Trautman and John Bates are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Adam Trautman travels to KC (hard matchup) and John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects John Bates for 1.5 PPR points to Adam Trautman's 1.3.
Start John Bates on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Trautman | Bates |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 57% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Adam Trautman vs John Bates comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Adam Trautman or John Bates in Week 1?
Start John Bates in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Adam Trautman's 1.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Adam Trautman or John Bates?
Our Clutch Score projects John Bates for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.3 for Adam Trautman.
Who has the better matchup, Adam Trautman or John Bates?
Adam Trautman plays at KC (hard) and John Bates plays at PHI (hard). Adam Trautman 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.