Start Cade Otton 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 8.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.3 vs 7.9 projected points).
Cade Otton and Trey McBride are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Trey McBride on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 8.3 | 20.4 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 7.9 | 19.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 18.6 |
| Snap share | 94% | 91% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 17 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Trey McBride in Week 8?
Start Trey McBride in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.4 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Trey McBride?
Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy) and Trey McBride plays at DAL (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.