Start Evan Engram or Oronde Gadsden?
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
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE15Who to start
Strong startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.7 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Evan Engram and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Evan Engram travels to KC (hard matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 10.7 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Engram | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.3 | 10.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.4 | 8.8 |
| Snap share | 42% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 14 |
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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Evan Engram or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.7 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Evan Engram or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 10.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Evan Engram.
Who has the better matchup, Evan Engram or Oronde Gadsden?
Evan Engram plays at KC (hard) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy). Oronde Gadsden 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.