Start Colby Parkinson or Mason Taylor?
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
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49Who to start
Clear startMason Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.5 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (5.7 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mason Taylor for 6.5 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Mason Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 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 Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start Mason Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.5 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Mason Taylor for 6.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Mason Taylor?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy). Mason Taylor 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.