Start Eli Stowers or Mason Taylor?
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.
TEEli StowersQPHI
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE31Who to start
Slight leanEli Stowers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.6 vs 5.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Eli Stowers and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Eli Stowers for 5.6 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 5.4.
Start Eli Stowers on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stowers | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 6.8 |
| Snap share | - | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 7 |
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 Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Eli Stowers or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start Eli Stowers in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.6 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 5.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Eli Stowers or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Eli Stowers for 5.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.4 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Eli Stowers or Mason Taylor?
Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (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.