Start Isaiah Likely 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.
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49Who to start
Clear startIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.3 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Isaiah Likely and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Isaiah Likely on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
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 Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or Mason Taylor?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) 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.