Start Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden?
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
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26Who to start
Clear startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Brenton Strange and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 5.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy). Oronde Gadsden 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.