Start Cade Otton or Oronde Gadsden?
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
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26Who to start
Clear startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Cade Otton and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Oronde Gadsden?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (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.