Start AJ Barner or Greg Dulcich?
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
TEGreg DulcichMIA · TE32Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.4 vs 6.5 pts/game).
AJ Barner and Greg Dulcich are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Greg Dulcich travels to LV (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Greg Dulcich's 6.7.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Dulcich |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 6.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| 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 Greg Dulcich comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Greg Dulcich in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Greg Dulcich's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Greg Dulcich?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Greg Dulcich.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Greg Dulcich?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Greg Dulcich plays at LV (medium). 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.