Start Brenton Strange or George Kittle?
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
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39Who to start
Clear startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Brenton Strange and George Kittle are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 46% |
| 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 George Kittle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or George Kittle in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or George Kittle?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or George Kittle?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and George Kittle plays at LAR (easy). George Kittle 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.