Start Jake Ferguson or Mark Andrews?
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.
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18Who to start
Clear startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
Jake Ferguson and Mark Andrews are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 9.3.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ferguson | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.6 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jake Ferguson vs Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Ferguson or Mark Andrews in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Ferguson or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jake Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Ferguson or Mark Andrews?
Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium) and Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy). Mark Andrews 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.