Start Mark Andrews 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.
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Strong startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Mark Andrews and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Andrews | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.0 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 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 Mark Andrews vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mark Andrews or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mark Andrews or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Mark Andrews or Pat Freiermuth?
Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Mark Andrews 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.