Start Cole Kmet or Michael Mayer?
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
TEMichael MayerLV · TE35Who to start
Slight leanMichael Mayer- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.5 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Easy).
Cole Kmet and Michael Mayer are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 5.5 PPR points to Cole Kmet's 4.6.
Start Michael Mayer on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Snap share | 69% | 57% |
| 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 Michael Mayer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Michael Mayer in Week 1?
Start Michael Mayer in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 5.5 PPR points to Cole Kmet's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Michael Mayer?
Our Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 5.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Cole Kmet.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Michael Mayer?
Cole Kmet plays at CAR (medium) and Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy). Michael Mayer 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.