Start Evan Engram or Mason Taylor?
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.
TEEvan EngramDEN · TE28
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE31Who to start
Clear startMason Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.4 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (5.7 vs 4.2 pts/game).
Evan Engram and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Evan Engram travels to KC (hard matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mason Taylor for 5.4 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Start Mason Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Engram | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.3 | 5.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 42% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 7 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Evan Engram vs Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Evan Engram or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start Mason Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.4 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Evan Engram or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Mason Taylor for 5.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Evan Engram.
Who has the better matchup, Evan Engram or Mason Taylor?
Evan Engram plays at KC (hard) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (medium). Mason Taylor 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.