Start Joe Royer 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.
TEJoe RoyerPUPCLE · TE47
TELuke SchoonmakerDAL · TE71Who to start
Clear startLuke Schoonmaker- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Joe Royer and Luke Schoonmaker are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Joe Royer travels to JAX (easy matchup) and Luke Schoonmaker travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Luke Schoonmaker for 1.8 PPR points to Joe Royer's 0.1.
Start Luke Schoonmaker on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royer | Schoonmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.2 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joe Royer vs Luke Schoonmaker comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joe Royer or Luke Schoonmaker in Week 1?
Start Luke Schoonmaker in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Joe Royer's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joe Royer or Luke Schoonmaker?
Our Clutch Score projects Luke Schoonmaker for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Joe Royer.
Who has the better matchup, Joe Royer or Luke Schoonmaker?
Joe Royer plays at JAX (easy) and Luke Schoonmaker plays at NYG (medium). 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.