Start Gunnar Helm or Pat Freiermuth?
Week 8 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.
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE24
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25Who to start
Strong startPat Freiermuth- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 5.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 5.6 projected points).
Gunnar Helm and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 9.0 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.
Start Pat Freiermuth on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 5.0 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 5.6 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| Snap share | 78% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Gunnar Helm vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Pat Freiermuth in Week 8?
Start Pat Freiermuth in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 9.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 5.0 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Pat Freiermuth?
Gunnar Helm plays at CIN (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium). Gunnar Helm draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.