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Start Chig Okonkwo or David Njoku?

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.

TEChig OkonkwoQWAS · TE34
6.7Clutch · Wk 1@ PHI
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE12
3.9Clutch · Wk 1vs ARI

Who to start

Clear start
Chig Okonkwo
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 3.9 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (8.5 vs 3.4 pts/game).

Chig Okonkwo and David Njoku are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chig Okonkwo for 6.7 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.

Start Chig Okonkwo on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatOkonkwoNjoku
Clutch Score (Wk 1)6.73.9
Baseline proj / game8.53.4
Points / game (season)3.610.8
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches01

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chig Okonkwo vs David Njoku comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Chig Okonkwo or David Njoku in Week 1?

Start Chig Okonkwo in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.

Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or David Njoku?

Our Clutch Score projects Chig Okonkwo for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.

Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or David Njoku?

Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy). David Njoku 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.