Start Charlie Kolar or Jake Tonges?
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
TEJake TongesQSF · TE29Who to start
Clear startJake Tonges- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.9 vs 2.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.2 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Charlie Kolar and Jake Tonges are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Tonges for 3.9 PPR points to Charlie Kolar's 2.9.
Start Jake Tonges on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kolar | Tonges |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.1 | 5.5 |
| Snap share | 40% | 36% |
| 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 Jake Tonges comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Charlie Kolar or Jake Tonges in Week 1?
Start Jake Tonges in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.9 PPR points to Charlie Kolar's 2.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Charlie Kolar or Jake Tonges?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Tonges for 3.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.9 for Charlie Kolar.
Who has the better matchup, Charlie Kolar or Jake Tonges?
Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy) and Jake Tonges plays at LAR (medium). 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.