Start Jake Tonges or Tyler Higbee?
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 TongesSF · TE29
TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE37Who to start
Clear startJake Tonges- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.4 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.2 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Jake Tonges and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Tonges for 4.4 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Start Jake Tonges on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tonges | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.5 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 36% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 8 |
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 Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Tonges or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Jake Tonges in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.4 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Tonges or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Tonges for 4.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Tyler Higbee.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Tonges or Tyler Higbee?
Jake Tonges plays at LAR (medium) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). Tyler Higbee 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.