Start Eli Stowers or Mike Gesicki?
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
TEMike GesickiCIN · TE40Who to start
Clear startMike Gesicki- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.9 vs 5.6 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Eli Stowers and Mike Gesicki are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.9 PPR points to Eli Stowers's 5.6.
Start Mike Gesicki on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stowers | Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.6 | 7.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 5.4 |
| Snap share | - | 38% |
| 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 Mike Gesicki comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Eli Stowers or Mike Gesicki in Week 1?
Start Mike Gesicki in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.9 PPR points to Eli Stowers's 5.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Eli Stowers or Mike Gesicki?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.6 for Eli Stowers.
Who has the better matchup, Eli Stowers or Mike Gesicki?
Eli Stowers hosts WAS (easy) and Mike Gesicki hosts TB (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.