Start Max Klare or Tyler Higbee?
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: 2.2 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Max Klare and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Max Klare hosts SF (easy matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 2.2 PPR points to Max Klare's 0.1.
Start Tyler Higbee on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Klare | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 7.1 |
| Snap share | - | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Max Klare vs Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Max Klare or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Tyler Higbee in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Max Klare's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Max Klare or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Max Klare.
Who has the better matchup, Max Klare or Tyler Higbee?
Max Klare hosts SF (easy) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). Max Klare draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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.