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 · TE5
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startDalton Kincaid- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.6 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Dalton Kincaid and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Kincaid for 8.6 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Dalton Kincaid on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dalton Kincaid vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Dalton Kincaid in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.6 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Kincaid for 8.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or Pat Freiermuth?
Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (hard) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Dalton Kincaid 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.