Start John Bates or Noah Fant?
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
TENoah FantNO · TE34Who to start
Slight leanNoah Fant- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
John Bates and Noah Fant are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Noah Fant travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Noah Fant for 2.2 PPR points to John Bates's 1.6.
Start Noah Fant on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Fant |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 50% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
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 Noah Fant comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Noah Fant in Week 1?
Start Noah Fant in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to John Bates's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, John Bates or Noah Fant?
Our Clutch Score projects Noah Fant for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for John Bates.
Who has the better matchup, John Bates or Noah Fant?
John Bates plays at PHI (hard) and Noah Fant plays at DET (medium). Noah Fant 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.