Start David Njoku or Evan Engram?
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.
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE32
TEEvan EngramDEN · TE28Who to start
Clear startDavid Njoku- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.4 vs 3.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
David Njoku and Evan Engram are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Evan Engram travels to KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Njoku for 5.4 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.7.
Start David Njoku on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Njoku | Engram |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 64% | 42% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 10 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long David Njoku vs Evan Engram comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Njoku or Evan Engram in Week 1?
Start David Njoku in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 5.4 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Njoku or Evan Engram?
Our Clutch Score projects David Njoku for 5.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.7 for Evan Engram.
Who has the better matchup, David Njoku or Evan Engram?
David Njoku hosts ARI (easy) and Evan Engram plays at KC (hard). David Njoku 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.