Start Noah Gray 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: 3.6 vs 2.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.5 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Noah Gray and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Noah Gray for 3.6 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Start Noah Gray on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gray | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Snap share | 52% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 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 Gray vs Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Noah Gray or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Noah Gray in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Tyler Higbee's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Noah Gray or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Noah Gray for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.2 for Tyler Higbee.
Who has the better matchup, Noah Gray or Tyler Higbee?
Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy). Tyler Higbee 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.