Start Grant Calcaterra or Jeremy Ruckert?
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.
TEGrant CalcaterraIRPHI · TE71
TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE55Who to start
Slight leanJeremy Ruckert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.5 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Grant Calcaterra and Jeremy Ruckert are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Grant Calcaterra hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.5 PPR points to Grant Calcaterra's 0.1.
Start Jeremy Ruckert on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Calcaterra | Ruckert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 40% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Grant Calcaterra vs Jeremy Ruckert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Grant Calcaterra or Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1?
Start Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.5 PPR points to Grant Calcaterra's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Grant Calcaterra or Jeremy Ruckert?
Our Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Grant Calcaterra.
Who has the better matchup, Grant Calcaterra or Jeremy Ruckert?
Grant Calcaterra hosts WAS (easy) and Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (medium). Grant Calcaterra 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.