Start Noah Fant 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.
TENoah FantNO · TE36
TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE39Who to start
Slight leanNoah Fant- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 2.2 projected points.
Noah Fant and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Noah Fant travels to DET (easy matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Noah Fant for 2.2 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Start Noah Fant on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Fant | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.0 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 39% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Noah Fant vs Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Noah Fant in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Noah Fant for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Tyler Higbee.
Who has the better matchup, Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee?
Noah Fant plays at DET (easy) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). Tyler Higbee 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.