Start Elijah Arroyo or Noah Gray?
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 · TE56
TENoah GrayKC · TE55Who to start
Clear startElijah Arroyo- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.2 vs 3.5 pts/game).
Elijah Arroyo and Noah Gray are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy matchup) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points to Noah Gray's 3.3.
Start Elijah Arroyo on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Arroyo | Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Snap share | 39% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 1 |
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 Noah Gray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elijah Arroyo or Noah Gray in Week 1?
Start Elijah Arroyo in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Noah Gray's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elijah Arroyo or Noah Gray?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Noah Gray.
Who has the better matchup, Elijah Arroyo or Noah Gray?
Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (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.