Start Ja'Tavion Sanders or Tyler Higbee?
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 · TE49
TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE39Who to start
Slight leanTyler Higbee- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 1.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ja'Tavion Sanders hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 2.2 PPR points to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 1.4.
Start Tyler Higbee on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sanders | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.2 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 49% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 8 |
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 Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Tavion Sanders or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Tyler Higbee in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Ja'Tavion Sanders.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Tyler Higbee?
Ja'Tavion Sanders hosts CHI (medium) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). Tyler Higbee 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.