Start Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson?
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.
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40Who to start
Slight leanJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 9.1 projected points.
Isaiah Likely and Jake Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.1.
Start Jake Ferguson on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | 2.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isaiah Likely vs Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Isaiah Likely.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or Jake Ferguson?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) and Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium). Jake Ferguson 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.