Start Dalton Schultz 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 SchultzHOU · TE19
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startDalton Schultz- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.8 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.9 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Dalton Schultz and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Dalton Schultz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 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 Schultz vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Dalton Schultz in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.8 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Pat Freiermuth?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Dalton Schultz 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.