Start David Njoku or Oronde Gadsden?

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

5.4Clutch · Wk 1vs ARI

TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE15

9.6Clutch · Wk 1vs ARI

Who to start

Strong start

Oronde Gadsden

Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 5.4 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 4.7 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Njoku	Gadsden
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	5.4	9.6
Baseline proj / game	4.7	8.3
Points / game (season)	7.2	8.8
Snap share	64%	63%
Red-zone touches	8	14

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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.

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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.