Start Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins?
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
TEElijah HigginsARI · TE45Who to start
Slight leanElijah Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.8 projected points.
Austin Hooper and Elijah Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Elijah Higgins travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.8.
Start Elijah Higgins on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 50% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 4 |
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 Elijah Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins in Week 1?
Start Elijah Higgins in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Austin Hooper.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Elijah Higgins plays at LAC (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.