Start John Bates or Zach Ertz?
Week 5 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
TEZach ErtzPHI · TE55Who to start
Clear startZach Ertz- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 1.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.6 vs 1.9 projected points).
John Bates and Zach Ertz are a Week 5 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates hosts NYG (medium matchup) and Zach Ertz travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points to John Bates's 1.9.
Start Zach Ertz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bates | Ertz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.9 | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| Snap share | 44% | 29% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 5 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long John Bates vs Zach Ertz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Bates or Zach Ertz in Week 5?
Start Zach Ertz in Week 5, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to John Bates's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, John Bates or Zach Ertz?
Our Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 1.9 for John Bates.
Who has the better matchup, John Bates or Zach Ertz?
John Bates hosts NYG (medium) and Zach Ertz plays at JAX (hard). John Bates draws the more favorable matchup in Week 5.
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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.