Start John Bates or Will Kacmarek?
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
TEWill KacmarekQMIAWho to start
Clear startWill Kacmarek- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.6 vs 1.9 pts/game).
John Bates and Will Kacmarek are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Will Kacmarek travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Will Kacmarek for 2.6 PPR points to John Bates's 1.5.
Start Will Kacmarek on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Kacmarek |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 3.6 |
| 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 Will Kacmarek comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Will Kacmarek in Week 1?
Start Will Kacmarek in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to John Bates's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, John Bates or Will Kacmarek?
Our Clutch Score projects Will Kacmarek for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for John Bates.
Who has the better matchup, John Bates or Will Kacmarek?
John Bates plays at PHI (hard) and Will Kacmarek plays at LV (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.