Start AJ Barner or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Slight leanAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 9.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
AJ Barner and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.0 for Tucker Kraft.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Tucker Kraft?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). 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.