Start Cade Otton 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.
TECade OttonTB · TE27
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25Who to start
Slight leanPat Freiermuth- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 8.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 8.1 projected points).
Cade Otton and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 9.0 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.5.
Start Pat Freiermuth on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 9.6 |
| Snap share | 94% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cade Otton vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth in Week 8?
Start Pat Freiermuth in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 9.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.5 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth?
Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium). Cade Otton 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.