Start Dawson Knox or Noah Gray?
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 GrayKC · TE57Who to start
Slight leanDawson Knox- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.0 vs 3.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.5 vs 3.5 pts/game).
Dawson Knox and Noah Gray are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dawson Knox travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dawson Knox for 4.0 PPR points to Noah Gray's 3.6.
Start Dawson Knox on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Knox | Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.1 | 2.4 |
| Snap share | 61% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 1 |
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 Gray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dawson Knox or Noah Gray in Week 1?
Start Dawson Knox in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.0 PPR points to Noah Gray's 3.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dawson Knox or Noah Gray?
Our Clutch Score projects Dawson Knox for 4.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.6 for Noah Gray.
Who has the better matchup, Dawson Knox or Noah Gray?
Dawson Knox plays at HOU (medium) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium). Noah Gray 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.