Start Dalton Schultz 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 SchultzHOU · TE19
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1Who to start
Clear startIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 7.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
Dalton Schultz and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Start Isaiah Likely on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 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 Schultz vs Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz 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 Schultz's 7.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Isaiah Likely?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (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.