Start George Kittle 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.
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49Who to start
Strong startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 5.7 pts/game).
George Kittle and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start George Kittle on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 46% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or Mason Taylor?
George Kittle plays at LAR (easy) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy). 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.