Start Elijah Higgins or Noah Fant?
Week 7 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.6 vs 1.8 projected points).
Elijah Higgins and Noah Fant are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Elijah Higgins hosts DEN (medium matchup) and Noah Fant hosts PIT (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Noah Fant for 5.0 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 1.6.
Start Noah Fant on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Higgins | Fant |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 1.6 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.8 | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Snap share | 39% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Elijah Higgins vs Noah Fant comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elijah Higgins or Noah Fant in Week 7?
Start Noah Fant in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elijah Higgins or Noah Fant?
Our Clutch Score projects Noah Fant for 5.0 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 1.6 for Elijah Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Elijah Higgins or Noah Fant?
Elijah Higgins hosts DEN (medium) and Noah Fant hosts PIT (hard). Elijah Higgins draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.