Start Evan Engram 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.
TEEvan EngramDEN · TE28
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE24Who to start
Strong startPat Freiermuth- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.9 vs 3.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.6 vs 4.2 pts/game).
Evan Engram and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Evan Engram travels to KC (hard matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 6.9 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Start Pat Freiermuth on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Engram | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.3 | 6.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Snap share | 42% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Evan Engram vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Evan Engram or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Pat Freiermuth in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.9 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Evan Engram or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 6.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Evan Engram.
Who has the better matchup, Evan Engram or Pat Freiermuth?
Evan Engram plays at KC (hard) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Evan Engram 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.