Start Dallas Goedert or Isaiah Likely?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 8.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.3 vs 8.0 pts/game).
Dallas Goedert and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 8.9.
Start Isaiah Likely on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 27.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
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 Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or Isaiah Likely in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.9 for Dallas Goedert.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or Isaiah Likely?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (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.