Start Cole Kmet or Tyler Higbee?
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
TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE39Who to start
Clear startCole Kmet- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 2.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.7 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Cole Kmet and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cole Kmet travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 5.0 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Start Cole Kmet on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kmet | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.7 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.9 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 69% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 8 |
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 Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cole Kmet or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Cole Kmet in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cole Kmet or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Cole Kmet for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Tyler Higbee.
Who has the better matchup, Cole Kmet or Tyler Higbee?
Cole Kmet plays at CAR (medium) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). Tyler Higbee 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.