Start Brenton Strange or Chig Okonkwo?
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
TEChig OkonkwoQWAS · TE34Who to start
Clear startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Brenton Strange and Chig Okonkwo are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start Brenton Strange on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Okonkwo |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 3.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Chig Okonkwo comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Chig Okonkwo in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Chig Okonkwo?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Chig Okonkwo?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard). Brenton Strange 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.