Start Jackson Hawes or John Bates?
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.
TEJackson HawesBUF · TE50
TEJohn BatesWAS · TE67Who to start
Slight leanJackson Hawes- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 1.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jackson Hawes and John Bates are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jackson Hawes travels to HOU (medium matchup) and John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jackson Hawes for 1.7 PPR points to John Bates's 1.5.
Start Jackson Hawes on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hawes | Bates |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 44% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jackson Hawes vs John Bates comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jackson Hawes or John Bates in Week 1?
Start Jackson Hawes in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to John Bates's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jackson Hawes or John Bates?
Our Clutch Score projects Jackson Hawes for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for John Bates.
Who has the better matchup, Jackson Hawes or John Bates?
Jackson Hawes plays at HOU (medium) and John Bates plays at PHI (hard). Jackson Hawes 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.