Start Austin Hooper or Jonnu Smith?
Week 7 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
TEJonnu SmithGB · TE57Who to start
Clear startAustin Hooper- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 2.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 2.3 projected points).
Austin Hooper and Jonnu Smith are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper hosts SF (hard matchup) and Jonnu Smith travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.6 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 2.6.
Start Austin Hooper on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 24% | 28% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Austin Hooper vs Jonnu Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Jonnu Smith in Week 7?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 2.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Jonnu Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.6 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 2.6 for Jonnu Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Jonnu Smith?
Austin Hooper hosts SF (hard) and Jonnu Smith plays at DET (easy). Jonnu Smith draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.