Start Dawson Knox or Elijah Arroyo?
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.
TEDawson KnoxBUF · TE27
TEElijah ArroyoSEA · TE58Who to start
Slight leanElijah Arroyo- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 4.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
Dawson Knox and Elijah Arroyo are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dawson Knox travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points to Dawson Knox's 4.0.
Start Elijah Arroyo on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Knox | Arroyo |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.0 | 4.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.1 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 61% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dawson Knox vs Elijah Arroyo comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dawson Knox or Elijah Arroyo in Week 1?
Start Elijah Arroyo in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Dawson Knox's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dawson Knox or Elijah Arroyo?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.0 for Dawson Knox.
Who has the better matchup, Dawson Knox or Elijah Arroyo?
Dawson Knox plays at HOU (medium) and Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy). Elijah Arroyo 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.