Start Dalton Schultz or Mason Taylor?
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
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49Who to start
Clear startDalton Schultz- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.8 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.9 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Dalton Schultz and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Dalton Schultz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 1.8 |
| 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 Schultz vs Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start Dalton Schultz in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.8 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Mason Taylor?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy). Mason Taylor 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.