Start Darnell Washington or Tyler Higbee?
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
TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE37Who to start
Clear startDarnell Washington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.2 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Darnell Washington and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 4.6 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Start Darnell Washington on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Washington | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.6 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.6 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 57% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 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 Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darnell Washington or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Darnell Washington in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darnell Washington or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Darnell Washington for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Tyler Higbee.
Who has the better matchup, Darnell Washington or Tyler Higbee?
Darnell Washington hosts ATL (hard) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). Tyler Higbee 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.