Start Josh Oliver or Marlin Klein?
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.
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Slight leanJosh Oliver- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 1.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Josh Oliver and Marlin Klein are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup) and Marlin Klein hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.7 PPR points to Marlin Klein's 1.5.
Start Josh Oliver on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Oliver | Klein |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | - |
| Snap share | 46% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Oliver vs Marlin Klein comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Oliver or Marlin Klein in Week 1?
Start Josh Oliver in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to Marlin Klein's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Oliver or Marlin Klein?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Marlin Klein.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Oliver or Marlin Klein?
Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard) and Marlin Klein hosts BUF (hard). Josh Oliver 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.