Start Dawson Knox or John Bates?
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
TEJohn BatesWAS · TE66Who to start
Clear startDawson Knox- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.1 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at HOU, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.5 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Dawson Knox and John Bates are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dawson Knox travels to HOU (medium matchup) and John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dawson Knox for 4.1 PPR points to John Bates's 1.6.
Start Dawson Knox on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Knox | Bates |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.1 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.1 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 61% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 2 |
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 John Bates comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dawson Knox or John Bates in Week 1?
Start Dawson Knox in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.1 PPR points to John Bates's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dawson Knox or John Bates?
Our Clutch Score projects Dawson Knox for 4.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for John Bates.
Who has the better matchup, Dawson Knox or John Bates?
Dawson Knox plays at HOU (medium) and John Bates plays at PHI (hard). Dawson Knox 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.