Start Dalton Kincaid 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.

TEDalton KincaidBUF · TE19

8.8Clutch · Wk 1@ HOU

TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE24

6.6Clutch · Wk 1vs ATL

Who to start

Clear start

Dalton Kincaid

Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 6.6 projected points.
Better matchup (at HOU, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 7.6 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Kincaid	Freiermuth
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	8.8	6.6
Baseline proj / game	9.6	7.6
Points / game (season)	10.5	6.7
Snap share	40%	49%
Red-zone touches	6	9

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

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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.