Start Cade Otton or Trey McBride?
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 · TE24
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Strong startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Cade Otton and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 4 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Trey McBride in Week 1?
Start Trey McBride in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 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 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Trey McBride?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.