Start Jake Ferguson 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.
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Jake Ferguson and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Jake Ferguson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ferguson | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.6 | 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 Jake Ferguson vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth?
Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Jake Ferguson 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.