Start AJ Barner or Trey McBride?
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
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Clear startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 9.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 8.4 pts/game).
AJ Barner and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.6.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 4 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Trey McBride in Week 1?
Start Trey McBride in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.6 for AJ Barner.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Trey McBride?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.