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Start Cade Otton or Mason Taylor?

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
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49
6.5Clutch · Wk 1@ TEN

Who to start

Clear start
Cade Otton
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 6.5 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (7.2 vs 5.7 pts/game).

Cade Otton and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.

Start Cade Otton on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatOttonTaylor
Clutch Score (Wk 1)8.36.5
Baseline proj / game7.25.7
Points / game (season)5.61.8
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches10

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 Mason Taylor comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Cade Otton or Mason Taylor in Week 1?

Start Cade Otton in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.

Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Mason Taylor?

Our Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.

Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Mason Taylor?

Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (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.