Start Mark Andrews 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 11.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 9.6 pts/game).
Mark Andrews and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Mark Andrews's 11.0.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Andrews | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.0 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 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 Mark Andrews vs Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mark Andrews 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 Mark Andrews's 11.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mark Andrews or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.0 for Mark Andrews.
Who has the better matchup, Mark Andrews or Trey McBride?
Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (hard). Mark Andrews draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.