Start George Kittle or Gunnar Helm?

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.

TEGeorge KittlePUPSF · TE13

0.3Clutch · Wk 1@ LAR

TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE30

6.7Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

Who to start

Strong start

Gunnar Helm

Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 0.3 projected points.
Healthier: no designation vs PUP.

This week, side by side

Stat	Kittle	Helm
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	0.3	6.7
Baseline proj / game	10.0	7.7
Points / game (season)	14.7	5.7
Snap share	80%	53%
Red-zone touches	13	7

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Kittle vs Gunnar Helm comparison.

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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.