Start Elijah Higgins or Justin Joly?
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.
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TEJustin JolyMIAWho to start
Slight leanJustin Joly- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 2.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 2.5 pts/game).
Elijah Higgins and Justin Joly are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Elijah Higgins travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Justin Joly travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Joly for 2.7 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 2.0.
Start Justin Joly on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Higgins | Joly |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.0 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.4 | - |
| Snap share | 41% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Elijah Higgins vs Justin Joly comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elijah Higgins or Justin Joly in Week 1?
Start Justin Joly in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 2.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elijah Higgins or Justin Joly?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Joly for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.0 for Elijah Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Elijah Higgins or Justin Joly?
Elijah Higgins plays at LAC (hard) and Justin Joly plays at LV (hard). Elijah Higgins 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.