Start Oronde Gadsden 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.
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Clear startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 9.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 8.3 pts/game).
Oronde Gadsden and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 9.6.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gadsden | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.2 | 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 Oronde Gadsden vs Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Oronde Gadsden 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 Oronde Gadsden's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oronde Gadsden or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.6 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, Oronde Gadsden or Trey McBride?
Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (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.