Start Oscar Delp 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.
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TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE39Who to start
Slight leanTyler Higbee- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 2.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Oscar Delp and Tyler Higbee are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Oscar Delp travels to DET (easy matchup) and Tyler Higbee hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 2.2 PPR points to Oscar Delp's 2.1.
Start Tyler Higbee on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Delp | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 7.1 |
| Snap share | - | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Oscar Delp vs Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Oscar Delp or Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
Start Tyler Higbee in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Oscar Delp's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oscar Delp or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Oscar Delp.
Who has the better matchup, Oscar Delp or Tyler Higbee?
Oscar Delp 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.