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 · TE52
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE12Who to start
Clear startColby Parkinson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.1 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.5 vs 3.4 pts/game).
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 Colby Parkinson for 5.1 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start Colby Parkinson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Njoku |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 10.8 |
| Snap share | 77% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
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 Colby Parkinson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.1 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or David Njoku?
Our Clutch Score projects Colby Parkinson for 5.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or David Njoku?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy). David Njoku 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.