Start Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely?
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
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1Who to start
Slight leanIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 8.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
Dalton Kincaid and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Start Isaiah Likely on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 27.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.6 for Dalton Kincaid.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely?
Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (hard) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium). Isaiah Likely 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.