Start Austin Hooper or Ben Sinnott?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 1.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PIT, Medium).
Austin Hooper and Ben Sinnott are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Ben Sinnott travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 1.6 PPR points to Ben Sinnott's 1.3.
Start Austin Hooper on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Sinnott |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 50% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Austin Hooper vs Ben Sinnott comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Ben Sinnott in Week 1?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Ben Sinnott's 1.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Ben Sinnott?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.3 for Ben Sinnott.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Ben Sinnott?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Ben Sinnott plays at PHI (hard). Austin Hooper draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.