Start Eli Raridon or Tyler Higbee?
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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TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE39Who to start
Slight leanEli Raridon- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 2.2 projected points.
Eli Raridon and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Eli Raridon travels to SEA (easy matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Eli Raridon for 2.2 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Start Eli Raridon on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Raridon | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 7.1 |
| Snap share | - | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 8 |
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 Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Eli Raridon or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Eli Raridon in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Eli Raridon or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Eli Raridon for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Tyler Higbee.
Who has the better matchup, Eli Raridon or Tyler Higbee?
Eli Raridon plays at SEA (easy) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). Tyler Higbee 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.