Start Colby Parkinson 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.
TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE52
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Strong startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 77% | 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 Colby Parkinson vs Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson 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 Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Trey McBride?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.