Start Isaiah Likely or Terrance 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 7.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.3 vs 5.9 pts/game).
Isaiah Likely and Terrance Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Terrance Ferguson hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.0 PPR points to Terrance Ferguson's 7.6.
Start Isaiah Likely on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 5.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | 51% |
| 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 Terrance Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely or Terrance Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Terrance Ferguson's 7.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or Terrance Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.6 for Terrance Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or Terrance Ferguson?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) and Terrance Ferguson hosts SF (easy). Terrance Ferguson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.