Start Cole Kmet or Eli Raridon?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.9 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Cole Kmet and Eli Raridon are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet hosts NE (medium matchup) and Eli Raridon travels to CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Eli Raridon for 5.9 PPR points to Cole Kmet's 0.1.
Start Eli Raridon on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Raridon |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 0.1 | 5.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.5 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 62% | 51% |
| 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 Eli Raridon comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Eli Raridon in Week 7?
Start Eli Raridon in Week 7, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.9 PPR points to Cole Kmet's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Eli Raridon?
Our Clutch Score projects Eli Raridon for 5.9 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.1 for Cole Kmet.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Eli Raridon?
Cole Kmet hosts NE (medium) and Eli Raridon plays at CHI (medium). Eli Raridon 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.