Start Isaiah Likely 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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Isaiah Likely and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.1.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | 5.2 |
| 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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Isaiah Likely.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or Oronde Gadsden?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) 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.