Start Darnell Washington or Elijah Arroyo?
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 · TE36
TEElijah ArroyoSEA · TE56Who to start
Slight leanElijah Arroyo- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
Darnell Washington and Elijah Arroyo are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 4.6.
Start Elijah Arroyo on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Arroyo |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 57% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 5 |
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 Elijah Arroyo comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Washington or Elijah Arroyo in Week 1?
Start Elijah Arroyo in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Washington or Elijah Arroyo?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Darnell Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Washington or Elijah Arroyo?
Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard) and Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy). Elijah Arroyo 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.