Start Austin Hooper or Charlie Kolar?
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.
TEAustin HooperATL · TE44
TECharlie KolarLAC · TE58Who to start
Slight leanCharlie Kolar- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Austin Hooper and Charlie Kolar are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Charlie Kolar for 2.6 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.8.
Start Charlie Kolar on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Kolar |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| Snap share | 50% | 40% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 3 |
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 Charlie Kolar comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Charlie Kolar in Week 1?
Start Charlie Kolar in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Charlie Kolar?
Our Clutch Score projects Charlie Kolar for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Austin Hooper.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Charlie Kolar?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Charlie Kolar hosts ARI (easy). Charlie Kolar 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.