Start Justin Joly 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.
TEJustin JolyOMIA · TE46
TEZach ErtzPHI · TE55Who to start
Strong startZach Ertz- Justin Joly is not projected to play this week, so Zach Ertz is the only one who can score.
Justin Joly and Zach Ertz are a Week 5 start/sit call at tight end. Justin Joly 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 Justin Joly's 0.0.
Start Zach Ertz on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Joly | Ertz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.6 |
| Snap share | - | 29% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 5 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Justin Joly vs Zach Ertz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Justin Joly 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 Justin Joly's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Justin Joly or Zach Ertz?
Our Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 0.0 for Justin Joly.
Who has the better matchup, Justin Joly or Zach Ertz?
Justin Joly hosts CIN (easy) and Zach Ertz plays at JAX (hard). Justin Joly 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.