Start Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?
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.
TECole KmetCHI · TE35
TEDarnell WashingtonPIT · TE38Who to start
Slight leanCole Kmet- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cole Kmet and Darnell Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 5.0 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 4.6.
Start Cole Kmet on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Snap share | 69% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 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 1?
Start Cole Kmet in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Darnell Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Darnell Washington?
Cole Kmet plays at CAR (medium) and Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard). Cole Kmet 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.