Start Brenton Strange or Cade Otton?
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.
TEBrenton StrangeJAX · TE13
TECade OttonTB · TE24Who to start
Slight leanBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.5 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Brenton Strange and Cade Otton are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Brenton Strange on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Otton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 7.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 5.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brenton Strange vs Cade Otton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Cade Otton in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Cade Otton?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Cade Otton?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy). Cade Otton 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.