Start Kyle Pitts 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.
TEKyle PittsATL · TE8
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25Who to start
Clear startKyle Pitts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.7 vs 6.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PIT, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (10.1 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Kyle Pitts travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyle Pitts for 8.7 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.9.
Start Kyle Pitts on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pitts | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.7 | 6.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.1 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kyle Pitts vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyle Pitts or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Kyle Pitts in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.7 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyle Pitts or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyle Pitts for 8.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.9 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Kyle Pitts or Pat Freiermuth?
Kyle Pitts plays at PIT (medium) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Kyle Pitts 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.