Start Brenton Strange or Mark Andrews?
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
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18Who to start
Clear startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
Brenton Strange and Mark Andrews are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 8.9 |
| 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 Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Mark Andrews in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Mark Andrews?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy). Mark Andrews 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.