Start Dalton Schultz or Terrance 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 · TE18
TETerrance FergusonLAR · TE30Who to start
Slight leanTerrance Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.6 vs 7.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Dalton Schultz and Terrance Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Terrance Ferguson hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Terrance Ferguson for 7.6 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.5.
Start Terrance Ferguson on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 5.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | 51% |
| 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 Terrance Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Terrance Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Terrance Ferguson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 7.6 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Terrance Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Terrance Ferguson for 7.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Terrance Ferguson?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Terrance Ferguson hosts SF (easy). Terrance 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.