Start Brenton Strange or Colby Parkinson?
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
TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE52Who to start
Clear startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.5 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Brenton Strange and Colby Parkinson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Brenton Strange on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Parkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 5.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 77% |
| 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 Colby Parkinson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Colby Parkinson in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Colby Parkinson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Colby Parkinson?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy). Colby Parkinson 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.