Start Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.1 vs 9.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.8 vs 9.4 projected points).
Brenton Strange and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 9.0.
Start Brenton Strange on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.1 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.8 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 9.6 |
| Snap share | 79% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 5 |
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 Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth in Week 8?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.1 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.0 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth?
Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium). 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.