Start Dalton Kincaid 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.
TEDalton KincaidBUF · TE5
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39Who to start
Clear startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 8.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Dalton Kincaid and George Kittle are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup) and George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dalton Kincaid vs George Kittle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or George Kittle in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or George Kittle?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.6 for Dalton Kincaid.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or George Kittle?
Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (hard) and George Kittle plays at LAR (easy). George Kittle 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.