Start Cade Otton or George Kittle?
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
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39Who to start
Clear startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Cade Otton and George Kittle are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start George Kittle on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
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 George Kittle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or George Kittle in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or George Kittle?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or George Kittle?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and George Kittle plays at LAR (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.