Start Dallas Goedert or Oronde Gadsden?
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: 10.7 vs 9.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Dallas Goedert and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 10.7 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 9.8.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.8 | 10.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 10.7 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 9.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 10.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.8 for Dallas Goedert.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or Oronde Gadsden?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy). Oronde Gadsden 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.