Start Cade Stover or Jaren Kanak?
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: 1.6 vs 0.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Cade Stover and Jaren Kanak are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Stover hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Jaren Kanak hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Stover for 1.6 PPR points to Jaren Kanak's 0.0.
Start Cade Stover on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stover | Kanak |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.8 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 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 Stover vs Jaren Kanak comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Stover or Jaren Kanak in Week 1?
Start Cade Stover in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Jaren Kanak's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Stover or Jaren Kanak?
Our Clutch Score projects Cade Stover for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jaren Kanak.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Stover or Jaren Kanak?
Cade Stover hosts BUF (hard) and Jaren Kanak hosts NYJ (hard). Cade Stover 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.