Start Charlie Kolar or Elijah Higgins?
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
TEElijah HigginsARI · TE45Who to start
Slight leanCharlie Kolar- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 2.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Charlie Kolar and Elijah Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Elijah Higgins travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Charlie Kolar for 2.6 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 2.0.
Start Charlie Kolar on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kolar | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 40% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 4 |
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 Elijah Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Charlie Kolar or Elijah Higgins in Week 1?
Start Charlie Kolar in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 2.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Charlie Kolar or Elijah Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Charlie Kolar for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.0 for Elijah Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Charlie Kolar or Elijah Higgins?
Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy) and Elijah Higgins plays at LAC (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.