Start Dallas Goedert or Tucker Kraft?
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: 9.0 vs 8.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 8.0 pts/game).
Dallas Goedert and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 8.9.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.9 for Dallas Goedert.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or Tucker Kraft?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). 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.