Start David Njoku or Isaiah Likely?
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 · TE12
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1Who to start
Strong startIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.3 vs 3.4 pts/game).
David Njoku and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start Isaiah Likely on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Njoku | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.9 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.8 | 27.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
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 Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Njoku or Isaiah Likely in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Njoku or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, David Njoku or Isaiah Likely?
David Njoku hosts ARI (easy) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium). 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.