Start Nate Boerkircher 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.
TENate BoerkircherJAX · TE75
TEZach ErtzPHI · TE55Who to start
Strong startZach Ertz- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 1.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.6 vs 1.3 projected points).
Nate Boerkircher and Zach Ertz are a Week 5 start/sit call at tight end. Nate Boerkircher hosts PHI (hard matchup) and Zach Ertz travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points to Nate Boerkircher's 1.4.
Start Zach Ertz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Boerkircher | Ertz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 1.4 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.3 | 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 Nate Boerkircher vs Zach Ertz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Nate Boerkircher 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 Nate Boerkircher's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Nate Boerkircher or Zach Ertz?
Our Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 1.4 for Nate Boerkircher.
Who has the better matchup, Nate Boerkircher or Zach Ertz?
Nate Boerkircher hosts PHI (hard) and Zach Ertz plays at JAX (hard). Nate Boerkircher draws the more favorable matchup in Week 5.
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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.