Start Luke Musgrave 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Luke Musgrave and Marlin Klein are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Luke Musgrave travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Marlin Klein hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marlin Klein for 1.5 PPR points to Luke Musgrave's 0.1.
Start Marlin Klein on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Musgrave | Klein |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.9 | - |
| Snap share | 43% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Luke Musgrave vs Marlin Klein comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Luke Musgrave or Marlin Klein in Week 1?
Start Marlin Klein in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Luke Musgrave's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Luke Musgrave or Marlin Klein?
Our Clutch Score projects Marlin Klein for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Luke Musgrave.
Who has the better matchup, Luke Musgrave or Marlin Klein?
Luke Musgrave plays at MIN (hard) and Marlin Klein hosts BUF (hard). Luke Musgrave 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.