Start Colby Parkinson or Michael Mayer?
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
TEMichael MayerLV · TE37Who to start
Slight leanMichael Mayer- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.3 vs 5.2 projected points.
Colby Parkinson and Michael Mayer are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 5.3 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.2.
Start Michael Mayer on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.7 | 5.7 |
| Snap share | 59% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 6 |
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 Michael Mayer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Michael Mayer in Week 1?
Start Michael Mayer in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Michael Mayer?
Our Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.2 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Michael Mayer?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Michael Mayer hosts MIA (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.