Start Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Schoonmaker?
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 · TE55
TELuke SchoonmakerDAL · TE68Who to start
Clear startLuke Schoonmaker- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 0.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.8 vs 0.5 pts/game).
Jeremy Ruckert and Luke Schoonmaker are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (medium matchup) and Luke Schoonmaker travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Luke Schoonmaker for 1.8 PPR points to Jeremy Ruckert's 0.5.
Start Luke Schoonmaker on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ruckert | Schoonmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 47% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
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 Schoonmaker comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Schoonmaker in Week 1?
Start Luke Schoonmaker in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Jeremy Ruckert's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Schoonmaker?
Our Clutch Score projects Luke Schoonmaker for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Jeremy Ruckert.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremy Ruckert or Luke Schoonmaker?
Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (medium) and Luke Schoonmaker plays at NYG (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.