Start Eli Stowers or Jake Tonges?
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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Clear startEli Stowers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.6 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Eli Stowers and Jake Tonges are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Eli Stowers for 5.6 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Start Eli Stowers on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stowers | Tonges |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 5.5 |
| Snap share | - | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Eli Stowers vs Jake Tonges comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Eli Stowers or Jake Tonges in Week 1?
Start Eli Stowers in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.6 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Eli Stowers or Jake Tonges?
Our Clutch Score projects Eli Stowers for 5.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for Jake Tonges.
Who has the better matchup, Eli Stowers or Jake Tonges?
Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy) and Jake Tonges plays at LAR (medium). Eli Stowers 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.