Start Brenton Strange or Dalton Schultz?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 7.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.5 vs 8.9 pts/game).
Brenton Strange and Dalton Schultz are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Start Brenton Strange on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Schultz |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 7.5 |
| 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 Dalton Schultz comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Dalton Schultz in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Dalton Schultz?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Dalton Schultz?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (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.