Start AJ Barner or Chig Okonkwo?
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.
TEAJ BarnerSEA · TE38
TEChig OkonkwoQWAS · TE34Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
AJ Barner and Chig Okonkwo are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Okonkwo |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| 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 AJ Barner vs Chig Okonkwo comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Chig Okonkwo in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Chig Okonkwo?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Chig Okonkwo?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard). AJ Barner 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.