Start Cole Kmet or Noah Gray?
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
TENoah GrayKC · TE55Who to start
Clear startCole Kmet- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.7 vs 3.5 pts/game).
Cole Kmet and Noah Gray are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 4.6 PPR points to Noah Gray's 3.3.
Start Cole Kmet on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.9 | 2.4 |
| Snap share | 69% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 1 |
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 Noah Gray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Noah Gray in Week 1?
Start Cole Kmet in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Noah Gray's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Noah Gray?
Our Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Noah Gray.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Noah Gray?
Cole Kmet plays at CAR (medium) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (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.