Start Brock Bowers 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.
TEBrock BowersLV · TE2
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25Who to start
Strong startBrock Bowers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 9.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.2 vs 9.4 projected points).
Brock Bowers and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brock Bowers travels to NYJ (hard matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brock Bowers for 16.8 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 9.0.
Start Brock Bowers on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bowers | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 16.8 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 17.2 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.1 | 9.6 |
| Snap share | 83% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brock Bowers vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Bowers or Pat Freiermuth in Week 8?
Start Brock Bowers in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.8 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Bowers or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Brock Bowers for 16.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.0 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Bowers or Pat Freiermuth?
Brock Bowers plays at NYJ (hard) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium). Pat Freiermuth 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.