Start Jackson Hawes or Will Kacmarek?
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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TEWill KacmarekQMIAWho to start
Slight leanWill Kacmarek- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 1.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.6 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Jackson Hawes and Will Kacmarek are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jackson Hawes travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Will Kacmarek travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Will Kacmarek for 2.6 PPR points to Jackson Hawes's 1.7.
Start Will Kacmarek on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hawes | Kacmarek |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 3.6 |
| 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 Will Kacmarek comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jackson Hawes or Will Kacmarek in Week 1?
Start Will Kacmarek in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Jackson Hawes's 1.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jackson Hawes or Will Kacmarek?
Our Clutch Score projects Will Kacmarek for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.7 for Jackson Hawes.
Who has the better matchup, Jackson Hawes or Will Kacmarek?
Jackson Hawes plays at HOU (medium) and Will Kacmarek plays at LV (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.