Start Mason Taylor 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.
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Strong startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Mason Taylor and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.5 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.7 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 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 Mason Taylor vs Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mason Taylor 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 Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mason Taylor or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Mason Taylor or Trey McBride?
Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.