Start Dallas Goedert 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
Dallas Goedert and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Dallas Goedert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dallas Goedert vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Dallas Goedert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or Pat Freiermuth?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Dallas Goedert 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.