Start Brenton Strange or Dallas Goedert?
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
TEDallas GoedertPHI · TE3Who to start
Slight leanDallas Goedert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
Brenton Strange and Dallas Goedert are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Start Dallas Goedert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Goedert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 23.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
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 Dallas Goedert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Dallas Goedert in Week 1?
Start Dallas Goedert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Dallas Goedert?
Our Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Dallas Goedert?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy). Dallas Goedert 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.