Start Nate Boerkircher or Will Kacmarek?
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
TEWill KacmarekQMIAWho to start
Clear startWill Kacmarek- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.6 vs 1.6 pts/game).
Nate Boerkircher and Will Kacmarek are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Will Kacmarek travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Will Kacmarek for 2.6 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Start Will Kacmarek on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Boerkircher | Kacmarek |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 3.6 |
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 Will Kacmarek comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Nate Boerkircher or Will Kacmarek in Week 1?
Start Will Kacmarek in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Nate Boerkircher or Will Kacmarek?
Our Clutch Score projects Will Kacmarek for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Nate Boerkircher.
Who has the better matchup, Nate Boerkircher or Will Kacmarek?
Nate Boerkircher hosts CLE (hard) and Will Kacmarek plays at LV (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.