Start Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki?
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
TEMike GesickiCIN · TE40Who to start
Clear startMike Gesicki- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.9 vs 5.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (6.2 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Mike Gesicki are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.9 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.2.
Start Mike Gesicki on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.2 | 7.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.7 | 5.4 |
| Snap share | 59% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 7 |
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 Mike Gesicki comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki in Week 1?
Start Mike Gesicki in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.9 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.2 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (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.