Start Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?
Week 7 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.
TECole KmetIRCHI · TE36
TEDarnell WashingtonPIT · TE33Who to start
Strong startDarnell Washington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Cole Kmet and Darnell Washington are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet hosts NE (medium matchup) and Darnell Washington travels to NO (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 6.7 PPR points to Cole Kmet's 0.1.
Start Darnell Washington on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 0.1 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 4.2 | 6.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.5 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 62% | 66% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cole Kmet vs Darnell Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington in Week 7?
Start Darnell Washington in Week 7, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Cole Kmet's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 6.7 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.1 for Cole Kmet.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?
Cole Kmet hosts NE (medium) and Darnell Washington plays at NO (easy). Darnell Washington draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.