Start Josh Oliver 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.
TEJosh OliverIRMIN · TE72
TEZach ErtzPHI · TE55Who to start
Strong startZach Ertz- Josh Oliver is not projected to play this week, so Zach Ertz is the only one who can score.
Josh Oliver and Zach Ertz are a Week 5 start/sit call at tight end. Josh Oliver is not projected to play and Zach Ertz travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 0.0.
Start Zach Ertz on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Oliver | Ertz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Snap share | 55% | 29% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 5 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Oliver vs Zach Ertz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Oliver or Zach Ertz in Week 5?
Start Zach Ertz in Week 5, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Oliver or Zach Ertz?
Our Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 0.0 for Josh Oliver.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Oliver or Zach Ertz?
Josh Oliver plays at NO (easy) and Zach Ertz plays at JAX (hard). Josh Oliver 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.