Start Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson?
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 · TE3
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40Who to start
Slight leanJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 8.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 8.0 pts/game).
Dallas Goedert and Jake Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 8.9.
Start Jake Ferguson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 2.6 |
| 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 Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.9 for Dallas Goedert.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (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.