Start Pat Freiermuth or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Clear startTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Pat Freiermuth and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Freiermuth | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.6 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.6 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.6 | 9.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Pat Freiermuth or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Pat Freiermuth or Tucker Kraft?
Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (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.