Start Daniel Bellinger or Elijah Higgins?
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.
TEDaniel BellingerTEN · TE45
TEElijah HigginsARI · TE47Who to start
Slight leanElijah Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.9 projected points.
Daniel Bellinger and Elijah Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Elijah Higgins travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 1.9.
Start Elijah Higgins on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bellinger | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 48% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Daniel Bellinger vs Elijah Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Bellinger or Elijah Higgins in Week 1?
Start Elijah Higgins in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Bellinger or Elijah Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Daniel Bellinger.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Bellinger or Elijah Higgins?
Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard) and Elijah Higgins plays at LAC (hard). Daniel Bellinger 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.