Start AJ Barner or Mason Taylor?
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
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.4 vs 5.7 pts/game).
AJ Barner and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start AJ Barner on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| 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 Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Mason Taylor?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (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.