Start AJ Barner or T.J. Hockenson?
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.
TEAJ BarnerSEA · TE38
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
AJ Barner and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long AJ Barner vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or T.J. Hockenson?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). AJ Barner 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.