Start AJ Barner or Harold Fannin?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
AJ Barner and Harold Fannin are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Harold Fannin travels to JAX (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Harold Fannin's 9.5.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Fannin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| 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 Harold Fannin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Harold Fannin in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Harold Fannin's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Harold Fannin?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Harold Fannin.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Harold Fannin?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Harold Fannin plays at JAX (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.