Start Cole Kmet or Dawson Knox?
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 · TE33
TEDawson KnoxBUF · TE27Who to start
Slight leanCole Kmet- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 4.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Medium).
Cole Kmet and Dawson Knox are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Dawson Knox travels to HOU (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 4.6 PPR points to Dawson Knox's 4.1.
Start Cole Kmet on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Knox |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Snap share | 69% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 12 |
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 Dawson Knox comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Dawson Knox in Week 1?
Start Cole Kmet in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Dawson Knox's 4.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Dawson Knox?
Our Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.1 for Dawson Knox.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Dawson Knox?
Cole Kmet plays at CAR (medium) and Dawson Knox plays at HOU (medium). 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.