Start George Kittle or Jake Ferguson?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 9.4 pts/game).
George Kittle and Jake Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 9.3.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Snap share | 46% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
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 Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Jake Ferguson in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jake Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or Jake Ferguson?
George Kittle plays at LAR (easy) and Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium). George Kittle 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.