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 · TE14

9.6Clutch · Wk 1vs NE

TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE24

6.6Clutch · Wk 1vs ATL

Who to start

Clear start

AJ 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).

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)	8.7	6.7
Snap share	78%	49%
Red-zone touches	15	9

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.

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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.