Start Darnell Washington or Jake Tonges?
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
TEJake TongesSF · TE29Who to start
Slight leanDarnell Washington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.2 vs 4.2 pts/game).
Darnell Washington and Jake Tonges are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 4.6 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 4.4.
Start Darnell Washington on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Tonges |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Snap share | 57% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 6 |
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 Jake Tonges comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Washington or Jake Tonges in Week 1?
Start Darnell Washington in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Washington or Jake Tonges?
Our Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Jake Tonges.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Washington or Jake Tonges?
Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard) and Jake Tonges plays at LAR (medium). Jake Tonges 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.