Start AJ Barner or Kyle Pitts?
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 · TE20
TEKyle PittsATL · TE8Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 8.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
AJ Barner and Kyle Pitts are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Kyle Pitts travels to PIT (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 10.2 PPR points to Kyle Pitts's 8.7.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Pitts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.2 | 8.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | - |
| 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 Kyle Pitts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Kyle Pitts in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 10.2 PPR points to Kyle Pitts's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Kyle Pitts?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Kyle Pitts.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Kyle Pitts?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Kyle Pitts plays at PIT (medium). AJ Barner draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.