Start Dalton Schultz or Jake Ferguson?
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
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40Who to start
Clear startJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 7.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Medium).
Dalton Schultz and Jake Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Start Jake Ferguson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 2.6 |
| 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 Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Jake Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Jake Ferguson?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium). Jake Ferguson 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.