Start Pat Freiermuth or Travis Kelce?
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.
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE25
TETravis KelceKC · TE9Who to start
Clear startTravis Kelce- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 9.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 9.4 projected points).
Pat Freiermuth and Travis Kelce are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium matchup) and Travis Kelce travels to DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Travis Kelce for 10.8 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 9.0.
Start Travis Kelce on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Freiermuth | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.0 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.4 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.6 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 67% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Pat Freiermuth vs Travis Kelce comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Travis Kelce in Week 8?
Start Travis Kelce in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Pat Freiermuth or Travis Kelce?
Our Clutch Score projects Travis Kelce for 10.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.0 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Pat Freiermuth or Travis Kelce?
Pat Freiermuth hosts CLE (medium) and Travis Kelce plays at DEN (medium). Travis Kelce 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.