Start Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Farrell?
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.
TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE53
TELuke FarrellSF · TE63Who to start
Slight leanJeremy Ruckert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
Jeremy Ruckert and Luke Farrell are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Luke Farrell travels to LAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.6 PPR points to Luke Farrell's 0.6.
Start Jeremy Ruckert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ruckert | Farrell |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Snap share | 47% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 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 Jeremy Ruckert vs Luke Farrell comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Farrell in Week 1?
Start Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Luke Farrell's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Farrell?
Our Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Luke Farrell.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Farrell?
Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (easy) and Luke Farrell plays at LAR (medium). Jeremy Ruckert 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.