Start Colby Parkinson or Oronde Gadsden?
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
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26Who to start
Strong startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 5.2 |
| 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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Oronde Gadsden?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy). Oronde Gadsden 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.