Start Marlin Klein 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.
TEMarlin KleinHOU · TE74
TEZach ErtzPHI · TE55Who to start
Clear startZach Ertz- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.6 vs 1.8 projected points).
Marlin Klein and Zach Ertz are a Week 5 start/sit call at tight end. Marlin Klein travels to TEN (hard matchup) and Zach Ertz travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points to Marlin Klein's 1.8.
Start Zach Ertz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Klein | Ertz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.8 | 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 Marlin Klein vs Zach Ertz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marlin Klein or Zach Ertz in Week 5?
Start Zach Ertz in Week 5, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Marlin Klein's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marlin Klein or Zach Ertz?
Our Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 1.8 for Marlin Klein.
Who has the better matchup, Marlin Klein or Zach Ertz?
Marlin Klein plays at TEN (hard) and Zach Ertz plays at JAX (hard). Marlin Klein draws the more favorable matchup in Week 5.
More start/sit calls
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.