Start Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?
Week 7 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 · TE33
TEMichael MayerLV · TE35Who to start
Slight leanMichael Mayer- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.4 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.2 vs 6.6 projected points).
Darnell Washington and Michael Mayer are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Darnell Washington travels to NO (easy matchup) and Michael Mayer hosts LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 7.4 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 6.7.
Start Michael Mayer on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.1 | 9.5 |
| Snap share | 66% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Darnell Washington vs Michael Mayer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer in Week 7?
Start Michael Mayer in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.4 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?
Our Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 7.4 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 6.7 for Darnell Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Washington or Michael Mayer?
Darnell Washington plays at NO (easy) and Michael Mayer hosts LAR (hard). Darnell Washington draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.