Start Cade Otton or Mark Andrews?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Cade Otton and Mark Andrews are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Mark Andrews on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Mark Andrews in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Mark Andrews?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy). Cade Otton draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.