Start Colby Parkinson or Evan Engram?
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
TEEvan EngramDEN · TE28Who to start
Clear startColby Parkinson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.3 vs 3.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
Colby Parkinson and Evan Engram are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Evan Engram travels to KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Colby Parkinson for 5.3 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.7.
Start Colby Parkinson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Engram |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.7 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 59% | 42% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 10 |
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 Evan Engram comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Evan Engram in Week 1?
Start Colby Parkinson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Evan Engram?
Our Clutch Score projects Colby Parkinson for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.7 for Evan Engram.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Evan Engram?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Evan Engram plays at KC (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.