Start AJ Barner or Pat Freiermuth?
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.
TEAJ BarnerSEA · TE38
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.4 vs 7.6 pts/game).
AJ Barner and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long AJ Barner vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Pat Freiermuth?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). AJ Barner 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.