Start Darnell Washington or Dawson Knox?
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.
TEDarnell WashingtonPIT · TE38
TEDawson KnoxBUF · TE27Who to start
Slight leanDarnell Washington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 4.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Darnell Washington and Dawson Knox are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Dawson Knox travels to HOU (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 4.6 PPR points to Dawson Knox's 4.0.
Start Darnell Washington on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Knox |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Snap share | 57% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 12 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Darnell Washington vs Dawson Knox comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Washington or Dawson Knox in Week 1?
Start Darnell Washington in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Dawson Knox's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Washington or Dawson Knox?
Our Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.0 for Dawson Knox.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Washington or Dawson Knox?
Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard) and Dawson Knox plays at HOU (medium). Darnell Washington 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.