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Start Cade Otton or David Njoku?

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
8.3Clutch · Wk 1@ CIN
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE12
3.9Clutch · Wk 1vs ARI

Who to start

Strong start
Cade Otton
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 3.9 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (7.2 vs 3.4 pts/game).

Cade Otton and David Njoku are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.

Start Cade Otton on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatOttonNjoku
Clutch Score (Wk 1)8.33.9
Baseline proj / game7.23.4
Points / game (season)5.610.8
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches11

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 David Njoku comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Cade Otton or David Njoku in Week 1?

Start Cade Otton in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.

Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or David Njoku?

Our Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.

Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or David Njoku?

Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and David Njoku hosts ARI (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.