Start Ben Sinnott or John Bates?
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
TEJohn BatesWAS · TE66Who to start
Slight leanBen Sinnott- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 1.6 projected points.
Ben Sinnott and John Bates are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ben Sinnott travels to PHI (hard matchup) and John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ben Sinnott for 1.6 PPR points to John Bates's 1.6.
Start Ben Sinnott on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sinnott | Bates |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 33% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
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 John Bates comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ben Sinnott or John Bates in Week 1?
Start Ben Sinnott in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to John Bates's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ben Sinnott or John Bates?
Our Clutch Score projects Ben Sinnott for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for John Bates.
Who has the better matchup, Ben Sinnott or John Bates?
Ben Sinnott plays at PHI (hard) and John Bates plays at PHI (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.