Start Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer?
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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TEMichael MayerLV · TE37Who to start
Slight leanEli Stowers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.6 vs 5.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Eli Stowers and Michael Mayer are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Eli Stowers for 5.6 PPR points to Michael Mayer's 5.3.
Start Eli Stowers on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stowers | Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 5.7 |
| Snap share | - | 57% |
| 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 Michael Mayer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer in Week 1?
Start Eli Stowers in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.6 PPR points to Michael Mayer's 5.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer?
Our Clutch Score projects Eli Stowers for 5.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.3 for Michael Mayer.
Who has the better matchup, Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer?
Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy) and Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy). 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.