Start AJ Barner or Dalton Schultz?
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 SchultzHOU · TE19Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 7.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
AJ Barner and Dalton Schultz are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Schultz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 7.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 7.5 |
| 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 Schultz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Dalton Schultz in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Dalton Schultz?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Dalton Schultz?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (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.