Start Trey McBride or Tucker Kraft?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.4 vs 11.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.3 vs 10.7 projected points).
Trey McBride and Tucker Kraft are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Trey McBride travels to DAL (medium matchup) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 11.9.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McBride | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 20.4 | 11.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 19.3 | 10.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.6 | 10.2 |
| Snap share | 91% | 82% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Trey McBride vs Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Trey McBride or Tucker Kraft in Week 8?
Start Trey McBride in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.4 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 11.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Trey McBride or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 11.9 for Tucker Kraft.
Who has the better matchup, Trey McBride or Tucker Kraft?
Trey McBride plays at DAL (medium) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium). Tucker Kraft 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.