Start Mark Andrews or Mason Taylor?
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.
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49Who to start
Strong startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Mark Andrews and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Mark Andrews on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Andrews | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.0 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mark Andrews vs Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mark Andrews or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mark Andrews or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Mark Andrews or Mason Taylor?
Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy). Mark Andrews 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.