Start Cade Otton or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Slight leanTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Cade Otton and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Tucker Kraft?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). 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.