Start Cole Kmet or Elijah Arroyo?
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
TEElijah ArroyoSEA · TE58Who to start
Slight leanCole Kmet- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 4.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cole Kmet and Elijah Arroyo are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 5.0 PPR points to Elijah Arroyo's 4.9.
Start Cole Kmet on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Arroyo |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.9 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 69% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
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 Elijah Arroyo comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Elijah Arroyo in Week 1?
Start Cole Kmet in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Elijah Arroyo's 4.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Elijah Arroyo?
Our Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.9 for Elijah Arroyo.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Elijah Arroyo?
Cole Kmet plays at CAR (medium) and Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy). Elijah Arroyo 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.