Start Connor Heyward or Jeremy Ruckert?
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.
TEConnor HeywardLV · TE65
TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE53Who to start
Slight leanConnor Heyward- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.0 vs 0.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Easy).
Connor Heyward and Jeremy Ruckert are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Connor Heyward hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 1.0 PPR points to Jeremy Ruckert's 0.6.
Start Connor Heyward on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Heyward | Ruckert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 8% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Connor Heyward vs Jeremy Ruckert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Connor Heyward or Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1?
Start Connor Heyward in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 1.0 PPR points to Jeremy Ruckert's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Connor Heyward or Jeremy Ruckert?
Our Clutch Score projects Connor Heyward for 1.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Jeremy Ruckert.
Who has the better matchup, Connor Heyward or Jeremy Ruckert?
Connor Heyward hosts MIA (easy) and Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (easy). Connor Heyward 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.