Start Jaren Kanak or Joe Royer?
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.
TEJaren KanakIRTEN · TE69
TEJoe RoyerPUPCLE · TE47Who to start
Slight leanJoe Royer- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.1 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at JAX, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Jaren Kanak and Joe Royer are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jaren Kanak hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Joe Royer travels to JAX (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joe Royer for 0.1 PPR points to Jaren Kanak's 0.0.
Start Joe Royer on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kanak | Royer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 3.4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaren Kanak vs Joe Royer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaren Kanak or Joe Royer in Week 1?
Start Joe Royer in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.1 PPR points to Jaren Kanak's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaren Kanak or Joe Royer?
Our Clutch Score projects Joe Royer for 0.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jaren Kanak.
Who has the better matchup, Jaren Kanak or Joe Royer?
Jaren Kanak hosts NYJ (hard) and Joe Royer plays at JAX (easy). Joe Royer 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.