Start Carnell Tate or DK Metcalf?
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.
WRCarnell TateTEN
WRDK MetcalfPIT · WR26Who to start
Strong startDK Metcalf- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.4 vs 8.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Carnell Tate and DK Metcalf are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Carnell Tate hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and DK Metcalf hosts ATL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 12.4 PPR points to Carnell Tate's 8.6.
Start DK Metcalf on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tate | Metcalf |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 12.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 12.5 |
| Snap share | - | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 14 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Carnell Tate vs DK Metcalf comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Carnell Tate or DK Metcalf in Week 1?
Start DK Metcalf in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 12.4 PPR points to Carnell Tate's 8.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Carnell Tate or DK Metcalf?
Our Clutch Score projects DK Metcalf for 12.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.6 for Carnell Tate.
Who has the better matchup, Carnell Tate or DK Metcalf?
Carnell Tate hosts NYJ (hard) and DK Metcalf hosts ATL (easy). DK Metcalf 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.