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Start Cole Kmet or Ja'Tavion Sanders?

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
4.6Clutch · Wk 1@ CAR
TEJa'Tavion SandersCAR · TE47
1.9Clutch · Wk 1vs CHI

Who to start

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Cole Kmet
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 1.9 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (4.7 vs 2.2 pts/game).

Cole Kmet and Ja'Tavion Sanders are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Ja'Tavion Sanders hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 4.6 PPR points to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 1.9.

Start Cole Kmet on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatKmetSanders
Clutch Score (Wk 1)4.61.9
Baseline proj / game4.72.2
Points / game (season)4.94.2
Snap share69%49%
Red-zone touches69

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 Ja'Tavion Sanders comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Cole Kmet or Ja'Tavion Sanders in Week 1?

Start Cole Kmet in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 1.9.

Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Ja'Tavion Sanders?

Our Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Ja'Tavion Sanders.

Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Ja'Tavion Sanders?

Cole Kmet plays at CAR (medium) and Ja'Tavion Sanders hosts CHI (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.