Start Nate Boerkircher or Tanner Koziol?
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.
TENate BoerkircherJAX
TETanner KoziolJAXWho to start
Slight leanTanner Koziol- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 1.5 projected points.
Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Tanner Koziol hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tanner Koziol for 1.8 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Start Tanner Koziol on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Boerkircher | Koziol |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 1.9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Nate Boerkircher vs Tanner Koziol comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Nate Boerkircher or Tanner Koziol in Week 1?
Start Tanner Koziol in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Nate Boerkircher or Tanner Koziol?
Our Clutch Score projects Tanner Koziol for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Nate Boerkircher.
Who has the better matchup, Nate Boerkircher or Tanner Koziol?
Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard) and Tanner Koziol hosts CLE (hard). Nate Boerkircher 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.