Start AJ Barner or Pat Freiermuth?
Week 8 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 · TE20
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25Who to start
Slight leanAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 9.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
AJ Barner and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.3 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 9.0.
Start AJ Barner on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 9.6 |
| Snap share | 88% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?
Start AJ Barner in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.0 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Pat Freiermuth?
AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium). AJ Barner draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.