Start Adam Trautman or Marlin Klein?
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.
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Slight leanMarlin Klein- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 1.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Adam Trautman and Marlin Klein are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Adam Trautman travels to KC (hard matchup) and Marlin Klein hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marlin Klein for 1.5 PPR points to Adam Trautman's 1.3.
Start Marlin Klein on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Trautman | Klein |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.7 | - |
| Snap share | 57% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
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 Marlin Klein comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Adam Trautman or Marlin Klein in Week 1?
Start Marlin Klein in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. 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 Marlin Klein?
Our Clutch Score projects Marlin Klein for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.3 for Adam Trautman.
Who has the better matchup, Adam Trautman or Marlin Klein?
Adam Trautman plays at KC (hard) and Marlin Klein hosts BUF (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.