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Start Colby Parkinson or Dallas Goedert?

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.

TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE52
5.1Clutch · Wk 1vs SF
TEDallas GoedertPHI · TE3
8.9Clutch · Wk 1vs WAS

Who to start

Strong start
Dallas Goedert
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 5.1 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (8.0 vs 4.5 pts/game).

Colby Parkinson and Dallas Goedert are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.

Start Dallas Goedert on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatParkinsonGoedert
Clutch Score (Wk 1)5.18.9
Baseline proj / game4.58.0
Points / game (season)1.623.7
Snap share77%0%
Red-zone touches12

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Colby Parkinson vs Dallas Goedert comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Dallas Goedert in Week 1?

Start Dallas Goedert in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.

Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Dallas Goedert?

Our Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.

Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Dallas Goedert?

Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy). Colby Parkinson 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.