Start Brenton Strange or Isaiah Likely?
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
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE15Who to start
Slight leanBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 9.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Brenton Strange and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 9.1 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.0.
Start Brenton Strange on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 27.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
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 Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Isaiah Likely in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.0 for Isaiah Likely.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Isaiah Likely?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium). Isaiah Likely 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.