Start Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Slight leanTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Brenton Strange and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). Brenton Strange 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.