Start Colby Parkinson or Mark Andrews?
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
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18Who to start
Strong startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Mark Andrews are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 8.9 |
| 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 Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Mark Andrews in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Mark Andrews?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy). Mark Andrews 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.