Start George Kittle 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.
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Strong startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 7.6 pts/game).
George Kittle and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 46% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Kittle vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or Pat Freiermuth?
George Kittle plays at LAR (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). George Kittle 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.