Start Ja'Tavion Sanders or Noah Gray?
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.
TEJa'Tavion SandersCAR · TE47
TENoah GrayKC · TE55Who to start
Clear startNoah Gray- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.3 vs 1.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.5 vs 2.2 pts/game).
Ja'Tavion Sanders and Noah Gray are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ja'Tavion Sanders hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Noah Gray for 3.3 PPR points to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 1.9.
Start Noah Gray on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sanders | Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.2 | 3.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Snap share | 49% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ja'Tavion Sanders vs Noah Gray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Tavion Sanders or Noah Gray in Week 1?
Start Noah Gray in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.3 PPR points to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Noah Gray?
Our Clutch Score projects Noah Gray for 3.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Ja'Tavion Sanders.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Noah Gray?
Ja'Tavion Sanders hosts CHI (medium) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium). Ja'Tavion Sanders 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.