Start Marlin Klein 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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Slight leanMarlin Klein- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 1.5 projected points.
Marlin Klein and Nate Boerkircher are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Marlin Klein hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marlin Klein for 1.5 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Start Marlin Klein on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Klein | Boerkircher |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Marlin Klein vs Nate Boerkircher comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marlin Klein or Nate Boerkircher in Week 1?
Start Marlin Klein in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marlin Klein or Nate Boerkircher?
Our Clutch Score projects Marlin Klein for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Nate Boerkircher.
Who has the better matchup, Marlin Klein or Nate Boerkircher?
Marlin Klein hosts BUF (hard) and Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard). Marlin Klein 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.