Start Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft?
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: 9.1 vs 9.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
Isaiah Likely and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Start Isaiah Likely on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.0 for Tucker Kraft.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or Tucker Kraft?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). Isaiah Likely 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.