Start Colby Parkinson or David Njoku?
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 · TE17
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE32Who to start
Slight leanDavid Njoku- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.4 vs 5.3 projected points.
Colby Parkinson and David Njoku are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Njoku for 5.4 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.3.
Start David Njoku on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Njoku |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.7 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 59% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 8 |
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 David Njoku comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or David Njoku in Week 1?
Start David Njoku in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.4 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or David Njoku?
Our Clutch Score projects David Njoku for 5.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.3 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or David Njoku?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and David Njoku hosts ARI (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.