Start Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?
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
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40Who to start
Clear startJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Medium).
Brenton Strange and Jake Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Start Jake Ferguson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 2.6 |
| 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 Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium). Jake Ferguson 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.