Start John Bates or Nate Boerkircher?
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 · TE67
TENate BoerkircherJAX · TE75Who to start
Only optionJohn Bates- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.9 vs 1.6 projected points.
John Bates and Nate Boerkircher are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates is on a bye and Nate Boerkircher is on a bye.
Start John Bates on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Boerkircher |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| 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 Nate Boerkircher comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Nate Boerkircher in Week 7?
Start John Bates in Week 7, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.9 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.6.
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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.