Start John Bates or Justin Joly?
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
TEJustin JolyMIAWho to start
Clear startJustin Joly- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 1.9 pts/game).
John Bates and Justin Joly are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Justin Joly travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Joly for 2.7 PPR points to John Bates's 1.5.
Start Justin Joly on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Joly |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | - |
| Snap share | 50% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | - |
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 Justin Joly comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Justin Joly in Week 1?
Start Justin Joly in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to John Bates's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, John Bates or Justin Joly?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Joly for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for John Bates.
Who has the better matchup, John Bates or Justin Joly?
John Bates plays at PHI (hard) and Justin Joly plays at LV (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.