Start Colby Parkinson or Dalton Schultz?
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
TEDalton SchultzHOU · TE19Who to start
Clear startDalton Schultz- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.8 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.9 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Dalton Schultz are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Dalton Schultz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Schultz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 7.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 8.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 7.5 |
| Snap share | 77% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Dalton Schultz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Dalton Schultz in Week 1?
Start Dalton Schultz in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.8 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Dalton Schultz?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Dalton Schultz?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard). 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.