Start Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely?
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
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1Who to start
Clear startIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Chig Okonkwo and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start Isaiah Likely on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Okonkwo | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 27.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or Isaiah Likely?
Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium). Isaiah Likely 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.