Start Dalton Schultz 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.8 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.9 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Dalton Schultz and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Dalton Schultz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dalton Schultz vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
Start Dalton Schultz in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.8 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Gunnar Helm?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). Dalton Schultz draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.