Start Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth?
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.
TECade OttonTB · TE27
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25Who to start
Clear startCade Otton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.6 vs 6.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
Cade Otton and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.6 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.9.
Start Cade Otton on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 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 1?
Start Cade Otton in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.6 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.9 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Pat Freiermuth?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Cade Otton 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.