Start Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm?

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 · TE19

8.8Clutch · Wk 1@ HOU

TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE30

6.7Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

Who to start

Clear start

Dalton Kincaid

Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 6.7 projected points.
Better matchup (at HOU, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 7.7 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Kincaid	Helm
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	8.8	6.7
Baseline proj / game	9.6	7.7
Points / game (season)	10.5	5.7
Snap share	40%	53%
Red-zone touches	6	7

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

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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.