Start Oronde Gadsden 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.
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Oronde Gadsden and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gadsden | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.2 | 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 Oronde Gadsden vs Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Oronde Gadsden or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oronde Gadsden or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Oronde Gadsden or Pat Freiermuth?
Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). Oronde Gadsden 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.