Start Austin Hooper or Daniel Bellinger?
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
TEDaniel BellingerTEN · TE43Who to start
Slight leanDaniel Bellinger- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.8 projected points.
Austin Hooper and Daniel Bellinger are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Daniel Bellinger for 2.1 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.8.
Start Daniel Bellinger on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Bellinger |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 50% | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
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 Daniel Bellinger comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Daniel Bellinger in Week 1?
Start Daniel Bellinger in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Daniel Bellinger?
Our Clutch Score projects Daniel Bellinger for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Austin Hooper.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Daniel Bellinger?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard). Austin Hooper 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.