Start Colby Parkinson 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.
TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE52
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startPat Freiermuth- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.6 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.6 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 6.6 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Pat Freiermuth on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 77% | 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 Colby Parkinson vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Pat Freiermuth in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.6 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 6.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Pat Freiermuth?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Colby Parkinson 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.