Start Will Kacmarek 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.
TEWill KacmarekMIA · TE43
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 1.5 projected points).
Will Kacmarek and Zach Ertz are a Week 5 start/sit call at tight end. Will Kacmarek hosts CIN (easy matchup) and Zach Ertz travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points to Will Kacmarek's 1.4.
Start Zach Ertz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kacmarek | Ertz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 1.4 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.5 | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| Snap share | 42% | 29% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 5 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Will Kacmarek vs Zach Ertz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Will Kacmarek 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 Will Kacmarek's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Will Kacmarek or Zach Ertz?
Our Clutch Score projects Zach Ertz for 5.0 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 1.4 for Will Kacmarek.
Who has the better matchup, Will Kacmarek or Zach Ertz?
Will Kacmarek hosts CIN (easy) and Zach Ertz plays at JAX (hard). Will Kacmarek draws the more favorable matchup in Week 5.
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.