Start John Bates or Luke Musgrave?
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 · TE66
TELuke MusgravePUPGB · TE50Who to start
Clear startJohn Bates- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
John Bates and Luke Musgrave are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Luke Musgrave travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects John Bates for 1.6 PPR points to Luke Musgrave's 0.1.
Start John Bates on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Musgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 2.9 |
| Snap share | 50% | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
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 Luke Musgrave comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Luke Musgrave in Week 1?
Start John Bates in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Luke Musgrave's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, John Bates or Luke Musgrave?
Our Clutch Score projects John Bates for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Luke Musgrave.
Who has the better matchup, John Bates or Luke Musgrave?
John Bates plays at PHI (hard) and Luke Musgrave plays at MIN (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.