Start John Bates or Nate Boerkircher?
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
TENate BoerkircherJAXWho to start
Slight leanJohn Bates- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 1.5 projected points.
John Bates and Nate Boerkircher are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects John Bates for 1.5 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Start John Bates on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Boerkircher |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| 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 Nate Boerkircher comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Nate Boerkircher in Week 1?
Start John Bates in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, John Bates or Nate Boerkircher?
Our Clutch Score projects John Bates for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Nate Boerkircher.
Who has the better matchup, John Bates or Nate Boerkircher?
John Bates plays at PHI (hard) and Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (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.