Start AJ Barner or George Kittle?

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 · TE14

9.6Clutch · Wk 1vs NE

TEGeorge KittlePUPSF · TE13

0.3Clutch · Wk 1@ LAR

Who to start

Strong start

AJ Barner

Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 0.3 projected points.
Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
Healthier: no designation vs PUP.

This week, side by side

Stat	Barner	Kittle
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	9.6	0.3
Baseline proj / game	8.4	10.0
Points / game (season)	8.7	14.7
Snap share	78%	80%
Red-zone touches	15	13

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 George Kittle comparison.

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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.