Start Charlie Kolar or Daniel Bellinger?
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.
TECharlie KolarLAC · TE58
TEDaniel BellingerTEN · TE43Who to start
Slight leanCharlie Kolar- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 2.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Charlie Kolar and Daniel Bellinger are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Charlie Kolar for 2.6 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 2.1.
Start Charlie Kolar on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kolar | Bellinger |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 40% | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Charlie Kolar vs Daniel Bellinger comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Charlie Kolar or Daniel Bellinger in Week 1?
Start Charlie Kolar in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Charlie Kolar or Daniel Bellinger?
Our Clutch Score projects Charlie Kolar for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Daniel Bellinger.
Who has the better matchup, Charlie Kolar or Daniel Bellinger?
Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy) and Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard). Charlie Kolar 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.