Start Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden?
Week 8 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 · TE21Who to start
Strong startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 4.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.9 vs 4.4 projected points).
Brenton Strange and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium matchup) and Oronde Gadsden travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.2 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Start Brenton Strange on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.9 | 4.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 4.8 |
| Snap share | 79% | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 4.0 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Oronde Gadsden?
Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium) and Oronde Gadsden plays at LAR (hard). Brenton Strange draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.