Start Jackson Hawes or Nate Boerkircher?
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.
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Slight leanJackson Hawes- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 1.5 projected points.
Jackson Hawes and Nate Boerkircher are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jackson Hawes travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jackson Hawes for 1.7 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Start Jackson Hawes on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hawes | Boerkircher |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.1 | - |
| Snap share | 44% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | - |
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 Nate Boerkircher comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jackson Hawes or Nate Boerkircher in Week 1?
Start Jackson Hawes in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jackson Hawes or Nate Boerkircher?
Our Clutch Score projects Jackson Hawes for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Nate Boerkircher.
Who has the better matchup, Jackson Hawes or Nate Boerkircher?
Jackson Hawes plays at HOU (medium) and Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (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.