Start Chig Okonkwo or Jake Ferguson?
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
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40Who to start
Clear startJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Chig Okonkwo and Jake Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start Jake Ferguson on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Okonkwo | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Jake Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or Jake Ferguson?
Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard) and Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium). Jake Ferguson 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.