Start Cade Otton or Dalton Kincaid?
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 · TE24
TEDalton KincaidBUF · TE5Who to start
Slight leanDalton Kincaid- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.6 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Cade Otton and Dalton Kincaid are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Kincaid for 8.6 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Dalton Kincaid on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Kincaid |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 18.0 |
| 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 Dalton Kincaid comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Dalton Kincaid in Week 1?
Start Dalton Kincaid in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.6 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Dalton Kincaid?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Kincaid for 8.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Dalton Kincaid?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (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.