Start Cole Kmet or Jake Tonges?
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
TEJake TongesQSF · TE29Who to start
Clear startCole Kmet- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 3.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Cole Kmet and Jake Tonges are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 5.0 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Start Cole Kmet on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Tonges |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Snap share | 69% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
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 Jake Tonges comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Jake Tonges in Week 1?
Start Cole Kmet in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Jake Tonges?
Our Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for Jake Tonges.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Jake Tonges?
Cole Kmet plays at CAR (medium) and Jake Tonges plays at LAR (medium). Jake Tonges 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.