Start Darren Waller 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.
TEDarren WallerCAR · TE32
TEMike GesickiCIN · TE40Who to start
Clear startMike Gesicki- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.9 vs 6.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Darren Waller and Mike Gesicki are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Darren Waller hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.9 PPR points to Darren Waller's 6.8.
Start Mike Gesicki on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Waller | Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.9 | 5.4 |
| Snap share | 45% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 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 Mike Gesicki comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Darren Waller or Mike Gesicki in Week 1?
Start Mike Gesicki in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 7.9 PPR points to Darren Waller's 6.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Darren Waller or Mike Gesicki?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.8 for Darren Waller.
Who has the better matchup, Darren Waller or Mike Gesicki?
Darren Waller hosts CHI (medium) 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.