Start AJ Barner or Colby Parkinson?
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
TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE52Who to start
Strong startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.4 vs 4.5 pts/game).
AJ Barner and Colby Parkinson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Parkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 5.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 88% | 77% |
| 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 AJ Barner vs Colby Parkinson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Colby Parkinson in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Colby Parkinson?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Colby Parkinson?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy). 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.