Start Oronde Gadsden or Pat Freiermuth?
Week 8 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 · TE21
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25Who to start
Strong startPat Freiermuth- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 4.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 4.4 projected points).
Oronde Gadsden and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Oronde Gadsden travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 9.0 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Start Pat Freiermuth on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gadsden | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 4.0 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 4.4 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.8 | 9.6 |
| Snap share | 48% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?
Start Pat Freiermuth in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oronde Gadsden or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 9.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 4.0 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, Oronde Gadsden or Pat Freiermuth?
Oronde Gadsden plays at LAR (hard) and Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium). Pat Freiermuth draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.