Start Pat Freiermuth 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.
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Strong startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Pat Freiermuth and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Freiermuth | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.6 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.6 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.6 | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Pat Freiermuth vs Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Pat Freiermuth 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 Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Pat Freiermuth or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Pat Freiermuth or Trey McBride?
Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (hard). Pat Freiermuth 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.