Start AJ Barner or Mark Andrews?
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
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18Who to start
Clear startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 9.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 8.4 pts/game).
AJ Barner and Mark Andrews are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.6.
Start Mark Andrews on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| 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 Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Mark Andrews in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.6 for AJ Barner.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Mark Andrews?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Mark Andrews plays at IND (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.