Start George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?
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 · TE10
TETucker KraftGB · TE7Who to start
Clear startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 9.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Medium).
George Kittle and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.5 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.5 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.0 for Tucker Kraft.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or Tucker Kraft?
George Kittle plays at LAR (medium) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (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.