Start Dalton Kincaid or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Slight leanTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 8.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 9.6 pts/game).
Dalton Kincaid and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.6 for Dalton Kincaid.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or Tucker Kraft?
Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (hard) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). Dalton Kincaid 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.