Start Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer?
Week 7 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 StowersPHI · TE34
TEMichael MayerLV · TE35Who to start
Strong startMichael Mayer- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.4 vs 0.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.2 vs 1.0 projected points).
Eli Stowers and Michael Mayer are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Eli Stowers hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Michael Mayer hosts LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 7.4 PPR points to Eli Stowers's 0.9.
Start Michael Mayer on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stowers | Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 0.9 | 7.4 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.0 | 7.2 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 9.5 |
| Snap share | - | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 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 7?
Start Michael Mayer in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.4 PPR points to Eli Stowers's 0.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer?
Our Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 7.4 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.9 for Eli Stowers.
Who has the better matchup, Eli Stowers or Michael Mayer?
Eli Stowers hosts DAL (medium) and Michael Mayer hosts LAR (hard). Eli Stowers draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.