Start Charlie Kolar or Mike Gesicki?
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
TEMike GesickiCIN · TE40Who to start
Strong startMike Gesicki- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.9 vs 2.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (6.2 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Charlie Kolar and Mike Gesicki are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.9 PPR points to Charlie Kolar's 2.9.
Start Mike Gesicki on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kolar | Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 7.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 6.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.1 | 5.4 |
| Snap share | 40% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 7 |
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 Mike Gesicki comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Charlie Kolar or Mike Gesicki in Week 1?
Start Mike Gesicki in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.9 PPR points to Charlie Kolar's 2.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Charlie Kolar or Mike Gesicki?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.9 for Charlie Kolar.
Who has the better matchup, Charlie Kolar or Mike Gesicki?
Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy). 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.