Start Dallas Goedert 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 8.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 8.0 pts/game).
Dallas Goedert and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 8.9.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert 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 Dallas Goedert's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.9 for Dallas Goedert.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or Trey McBride?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.