Start Dallas Goedert or David Njoku?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.0 vs 3.4 pts/game).
Dallas Goedert and David Njoku are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start Dallas Goedert on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Njoku |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 10.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dallas Goedert vs David Njoku comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or David Njoku in Week 1?
Start Dallas Goedert in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or David Njoku?
Our Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or David Njoku?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy). David Njoku 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.