Start Jake Tonges or Michael Mayer?
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 TongesQSF · TE29
TEMichael MayerLV · TE37Who to start
Clear startMichael Mayer- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.3 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Jake Tonges and Michael Mayer are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 5.3 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Start Michael Mayer on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tonges | Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Snap share | 36% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jake Tonges vs Michael Mayer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Tonges or Michael Mayer in Week 1?
Start Michael Mayer in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Jake Tonges's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Tonges or Michael Mayer?
Our Clutch Score projects Michael Mayer for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for Jake Tonges.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Tonges or Michael Mayer?
Jake Tonges plays at LAR (medium) and Michael Mayer hosts MIA (easy). Michael Mayer 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.