Start AJ Barner or Isaiah Likely?
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
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1Who to start
Slight leanAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
AJ Barner and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.1.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 27.8 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Isaiah Likely in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Isaiah Likely.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Isaiah Likely?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (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.