Start Jake Ferguson 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.
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Clear startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Jake Ferguson and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 9.3.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ferguson | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.6 | 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 Jake Ferguson vs Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Ferguson 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 Jake Ferguson's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Ferguson or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jake Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Ferguson or Trey McBride?
Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.