Start Dallas Goedert or George Kittle?
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.
TEDallas GoedertPHI · TE23
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE10Who to start
Slight leanGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 8.0 pts/game).
Dallas Goedert and George Kittle are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and George Kittle travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.5 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 10.1.
Start George Kittle on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.1 | 10.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 46% |
| 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 George Kittle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or George Kittle in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or George Kittle?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.1 for Dallas Goedert.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or George Kittle?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and George Kittle plays at LAR (medium). Dallas Goedert 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.