Start Eli Raridon 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.
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TEElijah ArroyoSEA · TE58Who to start
Clear startElijah Arroyo- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.2 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Eli Raridon and Elijah Arroyo are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Eli Raridon travels to SEA (easy matchup) and Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points to Eli Raridon's 2.2.
Start Elijah Arroyo on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Raridon | Arroyo |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 4.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.8 |
| Snap share | - | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Eli Raridon vs Elijah Arroyo comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Eli Raridon or Elijah Arroyo in Week 1?
Start Elijah Arroyo in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Eli Raridon's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Eli Raridon or Elijah Arroyo?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Eli Raridon.
Who has the better matchup, Eli Raridon or Elijah Arroyo?
Eli Raridon plays at SEA (easy) 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.