Start AJ Barner or David Njoku?
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
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE12Who to start
Strong startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.4 vs 3.4 pts/game).
AJ Barner and David Njoku are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start AJ Barner on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Njoku |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 10.8 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| 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 David Njoku comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or David Njoku in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or David Njoku?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or David Njoku?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and David Njoku hosts ARI (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.