Start Dalton Schultz or Travis Kelce?
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
TETravis KelceKC · TE9Who to start
Clear startTravis Kelce- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.1 vs 7.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DEN, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Dalton Schultz and Travis Kelce are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Travis Kelce hosts DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Travis Kelce for 10.1 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.5.
Start Travis Kelce on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.5 | 10.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 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 Travis Kelce comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Travis Kelce in Week 1?
Start Travis Kelce in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.1 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Travis Kelce?
Our Clutch Score projects Travis Kelce for 10.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Travis Kelce?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Travis Kelce hosts DEN (medium). Travis Kelce 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.