Start Darren Waller or Eli Stowers?
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.
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Clear startDarren Waller- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.8 vs 5.6 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Darren Waller and Eli Stowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darren Waller hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darren Waller for 6.8 PPR points to Eli Stowers's 5.6.
Start Darren Waller on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Waller | Stowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | - |
| Snap share | 45% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Darren Waller vs Eli Stowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darren Waller or Eli Stowers in Week 1?
Start Darren Waller in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.8 PPR points to Eli Stowers's 5.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darren Waller or Eli Stowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Darren Waller for 6.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.6 for Eli Stowers.
Who has the better matchup, Darren Waller or Eli Stowers?
Darren Waller hosts CHI (medium) and Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy). Eli Stowers 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.