Start Cade Otton or Evan Engram?
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
TEEvan EngramDEN · TE28Who to start
Strong startCade Otton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.6 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cade Otton and Evan Engram are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Evan Engram travels to KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.6 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Start Cade Otton on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Engram |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 93% | 42% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 10 |
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 Evan Engram comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Evan Engram in Week 1?
Start Cade Otton in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.6 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Evan Engram?
Our Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Evan Engram.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Evan Engram?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Evan Engram plays at KC (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.