Start Brenton Strange or Trey McBride?
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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.4 vs 12.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.3 vs 10.8 projected points).
Brenton Strange and Trey McBride are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium matchup) and Trey McBride travels to DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 12.1.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.1 | 20.4 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.8 | 19.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 18.6 |
| Snap share | 79% | 91% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 17 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Trey McBride in Week 8?
Start Trey McBride in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.4 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 12.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.1 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Trey McBride?
Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium) and Trey McBride plays at DAL (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.