Start Brenton Strange or David Njoku?
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
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE12Who to start
Strong startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.5 vs 3.4 pts/game).
Brenton Strange and David Njoku are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start Brenton Strange on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Njoku |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 3.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| 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 David Njoku comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or David Njoku in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or David Njoku?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or David Njoku?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and David Njoku hosts ARI (easy). David Njoku 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.