Start George Kittle 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.

TEGeorge KittlePUPSF · TE13

0.3Clutch · Wk 1@ LAR

TETrey McBrideARI · TE1

10.9Clutch · Wk 1@ LAC

Who to start

Strong start

Trey McBride

Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 0.3 projected points.
Healthier: no designation vs PUP.

This week, side by side

Stat	Kittle	McBride
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	0.3	10.9
Baseline proj / game	10.0	13.8
Points / game (season)	14.7	18.6
Snap share	80%	91%
Red-zone touches	13	32

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 Trey McBride comparison.

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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.