Start AJ Barner or Dalton Kincaid?
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
TEDalton KincaidBUF · TE5Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 8.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
AJ Barner and Dalton Kincaid are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Kincaid |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 18.0 |
| 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 Dalton Kincaid comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Dalton Kincaid in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Dalton Kincaid?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.6 for Dalton Kincaid.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Dalton Kincaid?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (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.