Start Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.4 vs 0.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Brock Bowers and Jake Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brock Bowers hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.4 PPR points to Brock Bowers's 0.4.
Start Jake Ferguson on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bowers | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 9.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.3 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.6 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brock Bowers vs Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 9.4 PPR points to Brock Bowers's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Brock Bowers.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson?
Brock Bowers hosts MIA (easy) and Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium). Brock Bowers 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.