Start John Bates or Will Kacmarek?
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
TEWill KacmarekMIA · TE43Who to start
Only optionWill Kacmarek- John Bates is on a bye this week, so Will Kacmarek is the only one who plays.
John Bates and Will Kacmarek are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates is on a bye and Will Kacmarek travels to NYJ (hard matchup).
John Bates is on a bye this week, so Will Kacmarek is the only one who can play.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Kacmarek |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | - | 1.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Snap share | 43% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Will Kacmarek comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Will Kacmarek in Week 7?
Start Will Kacmarek 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.