Start Dawson Knox or Noah Fant?
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
TENoah FantNO · TE34Who to start
Clear startDawson Knox- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.1 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.5 vs 2.2 pts/game).
Dawson Knox and Noah Fant are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dawson Knox travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Noah Fant travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dawson Knox for 4.1 PPR points to Noah Fant's 2.2.
Start Dawson Knox on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Knox | Fant |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 2.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 61% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 4 |
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 Noah Fant comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dawson Knox or Noah Fant in Week 1?
Start Dawson Knox in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.1 PPR points to Noah Fant's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dawson Knox or Noah Fant?
Our Clutch Score projects Dawson Knox for 4.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Noah Fant.
Who has the better matchup, Dawson Knox or Noah Fant?
Dawson Knox plays at HOU (medium) and Noah Fant plays at DET (medium). Noah Fant 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.