Start Mason Taylor or Tucker Kraft?
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.
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Clear startTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Mason Taylor and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.7 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 9.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mason Taylor vs Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mason Taylor or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mason Taylor or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Mason Taylor or Tucker Kraft?
Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). Mason Taylor 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.