Start Charlie Kolar or Darnell Washington?
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 · TE60
TEDarnell WashingtonPIT · TE38Who to start
Clear startDarnell Washington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 2.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.0 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Charlie Kolar and Darnell Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 4.6 PPR points to Charlie Kolar's 2.9.
Start Darnell Washington on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kolar | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 4.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| Snap share | 40% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 8 |
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 Darnell Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Charlie Kolar or Darnell Washington in Week 1?
Start Darnell Washington in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Charlie Kolar's 2.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Charlie Kolar or Darnell Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.9 for Charlie Kolar.
Who has the better matchup, Charlie Kolar or Darnell Washington?
Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy) and Darnell Washington hosts ATL (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.