Start Cole Kmet or Tyler Higbee?
Week 7 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 KmetIRCHI · TE36
TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE63Who to start
Strong startTyler Higbee- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Cole Kmet and Tyler Higbee are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet hosts NE (medium matchup) and Tyler Higbee travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 11.0 PPR points to Cole Kmet's 0.1.
Start Tyler Higbee on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 0.1 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 4.2 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.5 | 7.7 |
| Snap share | 62% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cole Kmet vs Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Tyler Higbee in Week 7?
Start Tyler Higbee in Week 7, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Cole Kmet's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 11.0 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.1 for Cole Kmet.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Tyler Higbee?
Cole Kmet hosts NE (medium) and Tyler Higbee plays at LV (easy). Tyler Higbee draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.