Start Darnell Washington or Mike Gesicki?
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
TEMike GesickiCIN · TE38Who to start
Clear startMike Gesicki- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.1 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (6.2 vs 5.2 pts/game).
Darnell Washington and Mike Gesicki are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.1 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 4.6.
Start Mike Gesicki on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 7.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.2 | 6.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Snap share | 57% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 7 |
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 Mike Gesicki comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Washington or Mike Gesicki in Week 1?
Start Mike Gesicki in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.1 PPR points to Darnell Washington's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Washington or Mike Gesicki?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Darnell Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Washington or Mike Gesicki?
Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy). Mike Gesicki 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.