Start Chig Okonkwo or George Kittle?
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
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39Who to start
Strong startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Chig Okonkwo and George Kittle are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup) and George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Okonkwo | Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 George Kittle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chig Okonkwo or George Kittle in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or George Kittle?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or George Kittle?
Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard) and George Kittle plays at LAR (easy). George Kittle 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.