Start David Njoku 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.
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE12
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Strong startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 3.4 pts/game).
David Njoku and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Njoku | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.9 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.8 | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long David Njoku vs Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Njoku 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 David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Njoku or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, David Njoku or Trey McBride?
David Njoku hosts ARI (easy) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (hard). David Njoku 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.