Start Austin Hooper or Daniel Bellinger?
Week 5 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 · TE60
TEDaniel BellingerTEN · TE52Who to start
Clear startAustin Hooper- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.4 vs 1.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.3 vs 2.0 projected points).
Austin Hooper and Daniel Bellinger are a Week 5 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Daniel Bellinger hosts HOU (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.4 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 1.8.
Start Austin Hooper on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Bellinger |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 28% | 42% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 5 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 5?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 5, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.4 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Daniel Bellinger?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.4 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 1.8 for Daniel Bellinger.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Daniel Bellinger?
Austin Hooper hosts BAL (medium) and Daniel Bellinger hosts HOU (medium). Austin Hooper draws the more favorable matchup in Week 5.
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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.