Start Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth?
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
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.5 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Brenton Strange and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Brenton Strange on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
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 Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Brenton Strange draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.