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 · TE38
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39Who to start
Clear startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 9.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 8.4 pts/game).
AJ Barner and George Kittle are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.6.
Start George Kittle on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 88% | 46% |
| 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 George Kittle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or George Kittle in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or George Kittle?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.6 for AJ Barner.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or George Kittle?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and George Kittle plays at LAR (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.