Start Isaiah Likely 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.
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.3 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Isaiah Likely and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Isaiah Likely on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isaiah Likely vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or Pat Freiermuth?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Isaiah Likely 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.