Start Darren Waller 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.
TEDarren WallerCAR · TE32
TEJake TongesQSF · TE29Who to start
Clear startDarren Waller- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.8 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Darren Waller and Jake Tonges are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darren Waller hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Darren Waller for 6.8 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Start Darren Waller on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Waller | Tonges |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 5.5 |
| Snap share | 45% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 6 |
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 Jake Tonges comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darren Waller or Jake Tonges 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 Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darren Waller or Jake Tonges?
Our Clutch Score projects Darren Waller for 6.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for Jake Tonges.
Who has the better matchup, Darren Waller or Jake Tonges?
Darren Waller hosts CHI (medium) 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.