Start Gunnar Helm 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.
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Slight leanGunnar Helm- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 6.6 projected points.
Gunnar Helm and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Gunnar Helm on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Gunnar Helm vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Gunnar Helm in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Pat Freiermuth?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Gunnar Helm 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.