Start Cade Otton or Chig Okonkwo?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Cade Otton and Chig Okonkwo are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start Cade Otton on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Okonkwo |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 3.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cade Otton vs Chig Okonkwo comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Chig Okonkwo in Week 1?
Start Cade Otton in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Chig Okonkwo?
Our Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Chig Okonkwo?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard). Cade Otton 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.