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TEJohn BatesWAS · TE67
TEMarlin KleinOHOU · TE74Marlin Klein
Start John Bates or Marlin Klein?
Week 7 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 · TE67ByeClutch · Wk 7On bye
TEMarlin KleinOHOU · TE740.0Clutch · Wk 7vs NYG
Who to start
Only optionMarlin Klein- John Bates is on a bye this week, so Marlin Klein is the only one who plays.
John Bates and Marlin Klein are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates is on a bye and Marlin Klein is not projected to play.
John Bates is on a bye this week, so Marlin Klein is the only one who can play.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Klein |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | - | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.9 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 1.3 | - |
| Snap share | 43% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long John Bates vs Marlin Klein comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Marlin Klein in Week 7?
Start Marlin Klein in Week 7. John Bates is on a bye.
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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.