Start Mason Taylor 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.
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Slight leanPat Freiermuth- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.6 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.6 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Mason Taylor and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 6.6 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Pat Freiermuth on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.7 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 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 Mason Taylor vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mason Taylor or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Pat Freiermuth in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.6 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mason Taylor or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 6.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Mason Taylor or Pat Freiermuth?
Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Mason Taylor 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.