Start Chig Okonkwo 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.
TEChig OkonkwoWAS · TE19
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25Who to start
Clear startPat Freiermuth- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 7.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 7.4 projected points).
Chig Okonkwo and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo hosts PHI (hard matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 9.0 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 7.7.
Start Pat Freiermuth on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Okonkwo | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 7.4 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 9.6 |
| Snap share | 65% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chig Okonkwo vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chig Okonkwo 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 Chig Okonkwo's 7.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 9.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 7.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or Pat Freiermuth?
Chig Okonkwo hosts PHI (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.