Start Chig Okonkwo or Oronde Gadsden?
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
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26Who to start
Clear startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Chig Okonkwo and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Okonkwo | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or Oronde Gadsden?
Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy). Oronde Gadsden 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.