Start Dalton Kincaid or Travis Kelce?
Week 8 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 KincaidQBUF · TE11
TETravis KelceKC · TE9Who to start
Slight leanTravis Kelce- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 10.7 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Dalton Kincaid and Travis Kelce are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Travis Kelce travels to DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Travis Kelce for 10.8 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 10.7.
Start Travis Kelce on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.6 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.1 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 68% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dalton Kincaid vs Travis Kelce comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Travis Kelce in Week 8?
Start Travis Kelce in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or Travis Kelce?
Our Clutch Score projects Travis Kelce for 10.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.7 for Dalton Kincaid.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or Travis Kelce?
Dalton Kincaid hosts BAL (medium) and Travis Kelce plays at DEN (medium). Travis Kelce draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.