Start Dalton Kincaid 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.
TEDalton KincaidBUF · TE5
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26Who to start
Clear startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 8.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Dalton Kincaid and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.6 for Dalton Kincaid.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or Oronde Gadsden?
Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (hard) 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.