Start Austin Hooper or Josh Oliver?
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
TEJosh OliverQMIN · TE46Who to start
Slight leanAustin Hooper- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PIT, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Austin Hooper and Josh Oliver are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 1.8 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 1.5.
Start Austin Hooper on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Oliver |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 50% | 46% |
| 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 Josh Oliver comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Josh Oliver in Week 1?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Josh Oliver?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Josh Oliver.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Josh Oliver?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Josh Oliver hosts GB (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.