Start Josh Oliver or Nate Boerkircher?
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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TENate BoerkircherJAXWho to start
Slight leanJosh Oliver- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 1.5 projected points.
Josh Oliver and Nate Boerkircher are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup) and Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.7 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Start Josh Oliver on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Oliver | Boerkircher |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 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 Nate Boerkircher comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Oliver or Nate Boerkircher in Week 1?
Start Josh Oliver in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Oliver or Nate Boerkircher?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Nate Boerkircher.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Oliver or Nate Boerkircher?
Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard) and Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (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.