Start Kyle Pitts 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.
TEKyle PittsATL · TE8
TETrey McBrideARI · TE1Who to start
Clear startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 8.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 10.1 pts/game).
Kyle Pitts and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Kyle Pitts travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 10.9 PPR points to Kyle Pitts's 8.7.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pitts | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.7 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.1 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 4 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyle Pitts or Trey McBride in Week 1?
Start Trey McBride in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Kyle Pitts's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyle Pitts or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Kyle Pitts.
Who has the better matchup, Kyle Pitts or Trey McBride?
Kyle Pitts plays at PIT (medium) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.