Start Ben Sinnott or Elijah Higgins?
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.
TEBen SinnottWAS · TE64
TEElijah HigginsARI · TE45Who to start
Slight leanElijah Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.5 vs 1.8 pts/game).
Ben Sinnott and Elijah Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ben Sinnott travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Elijah Higgins travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points to Ben Sinnott's 1.6.
Start Elijah Higgins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sinnott | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 33% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ben Sinnott vs Elijah Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ben Sinnott or Elijah Higgins in Week 1?
Start Elijah Higgins in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Ben Sinnott's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ben Sinnott or Elijah Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for Ben Sinnott.
Who has the better matchup, Ben Sinnott or Elijah Higgins?
Ben Sinnott plays at PHI (hard) and Elijah Higgins plays at LAC (hard). Ben Sinnott 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.