Start Dalton Schultz or Mark Andrews?
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
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18Who to start
Clear startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 7.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 8.9 pts/game).
Dalton Schultz and Mark Andrews are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| 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 Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Mark Andrews in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Mark Andrews?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy). Mark Andrews 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.