Start George Kittle or Mark Andrews?
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 KittleSF · TE39
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18Who to start
Slight leanMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 10.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
George Kittle and Mark Andrews are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to George Kittle's 10.9.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 8.9 |
| 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 Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Mark Andrews in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to George Kittle's 10.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.9 for George Kittle.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or Mark Andrews?
George Kittle plays at LAR (easy) and Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy). Mark Andrews 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.