Start George Kittle 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.
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26Who to start
Clear startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 9.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 8.3 pts/game).
George Kittle and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 9.6.
Start George Kittle on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.6 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or Oronde Gadsden?
George Kittle plays at LAR (easy) 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.