Start Daniel Bellinger or Josh Oliver?
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 · TE43
TEJosh OliverQMIN · TE46Who to start
Slight leanDaniel Bellinger- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Daniel Bellinger and Josh Oliver are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Daniel Bellinger for 2.1 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 1.5.
Start Daniel Bellinger on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bellinger | Oliver |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 48% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
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 Josh Oliver comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Bellinger or Josh Oliver in Week 1?
Start Daniel Bellinger in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Bellinger or Josh Oliver?
Our Clutch Score projects Daniel Bellinger for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Josh Oliver.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Bellinger or Josh Oliver?
Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard) and Josh Oliver hosts GB (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.