Start Cade Otton or Colby Parkinson?
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.
TECade OttonTB · TE21
TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE17Who to start
Clear startCade Otton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.6 vs 5.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.2 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Cade Otton and Colby Parkinson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.6 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.2.
Start Cade Otton on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Parkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 5.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Snap share | 93% | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 20 |
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 Colby Parkinson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Colby Parkinson in Week 1?
Start Cade Otton in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.6 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Colby Parkinson?
Our Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.2 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Colby Parkinson?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy). 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.