Start Darnell Washington or Eli Stowers?
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.
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TEEli StowersQPHIWho to start
Clear startEli Stowers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.6 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Darnell Washington and Eli Stowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Eli Stowers for 5.6 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 4.6.
Start Eli Stowers on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Stowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.6 | - |
| Snap share | 57% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | - |
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 Eli Stowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Washington or Eli Stowers in Week 1?
Start Eli Stowers in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.6 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Washington or Eli Stowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Eli Stowers for 5.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Darnell Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Washington or Eli Stowers?
Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard) and Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy). Eli Stowers 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.