Start Elijah Arroyo 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.
TEElijah ArroyoSEA · TE58
TEJake TongesQSF · TE29Who to start
Clear startElijah Arroyo- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Elijah Arroyo and Jake Tonges are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy matchup) and Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Start Elijah Arroyo on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Arroyo | Tonges |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 5.5 |
| Snap share | 39% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Elijah Arroyo vs Jake Tonges comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elijah Arroyo or Jake Tonges in Week 1?
Start Elijah Arroyo in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elijah Arroyo or Jake Tonges?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for Jake Tonges.
Who has the better matchup, Elijah Arroyo or Jake Tonges?
Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy) and Jake Tonges plays at LAR (medium). Elijah Arroyo 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.