Start Gunnar Helm 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.
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Strong startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 4 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Trey McBride in Week 1?
Start Trey McBride in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Trey McBride?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.