Start John Bates or Josh Oliver?
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.
TEJohn BatesWAS · TE67
TEJosh OliverMIN · TE48Who to start
Slight leanJosh Oliver- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 1.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
John Bates and Josh Oliver are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.7 PPR points to John Bates's 1.5.
Start Josh Oliver on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Oliver |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 50% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long John Bates vs Josh Oliver comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Josh Oliver in Week 1?
Start Josh Oliver in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to John Bates's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, John Bates or Josh Oliver?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for John Bates.
Who has the better matchup, John Bates or Josh Oliver?
John Bates plays at PHI (hard) and Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard). John Bates 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.