Start Oronde Gadsden or Tucker Kraft?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 9.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Oronde Gadsden and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gadsden | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.2 | 9.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Oronde Gadsden vs Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Oronde Gadsden or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oronde Gadsden or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.0 for Tucker Kraft.
Who has the better matchup, Oronde Gadsden or Tucker Kraft?
Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). Oronde Gadsden 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.