Start Elijah Arroyo or Tyler Higbee?
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
TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE37Who to start
Clear startElijah Arroyo- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.9 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.2 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Elijah Arroyo and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Start Elijah Arroyo on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Arroyo | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.9 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 39% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 8 |
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 Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elijah Arroyo or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Elijah Arroyo in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.9 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elijah Arroyo or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Arroyo for 4.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Tyler Higbee.
Who has the better matchup, Elijah Arroyo or Tyler Higbee?
Elijah Arroyo hosts NE (easy) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). 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.