Start David Njoku or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Strong startTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 3.4 pts/game).
David Njoku and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Njoku | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.9 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.8 | 9.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Njoku or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Njoku or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, David Njoku or Tucker Kraft?
David Njoku hosts ARI (easy) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (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.