Start Cade Otton or Isaiah Likely?
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
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1Who to start
Slight leanIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.3 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Cade Otton and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Isaiah Likely on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 27.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
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 Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Isaiah Likely in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Isaiah Likely?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium). 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.