Start Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins?
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
TEElijah HigginsARI · TE50Who to start
Clear startAustin Hooper- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.4 vs 2.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.3 vs 2.0 projected points).
Austin Hooper and Elijah Higgins are a Week 5 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Elijah Higgins hosts DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.4 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 2.2.
Start Austin Hooper on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 5) | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Snap share | 28% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
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 Elijah Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins in Week 5?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 5, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.4 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 2.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.4 PPR points in Week 5, compared with 2.2 for Elijah Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins?
Austin Hooper hosts BAL (medium) and Elijah Higgins hosts DET (easy). Elijah Higgins 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.