Start Austin Hooper or Luke Musgrave?
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 · TE46
TELuke MusgravePUPGB · TE52Who to start
Clear startAustin Hooper- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PIT, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Austin Hooper and Luke Musgrave are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Luke Musgrave travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 1.6 PPR points to Luke Musgrave's 0.1.
Start Austin Hooper on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Musgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Snap share | 50% | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 1 |
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 Luke Musgrave comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Luke Musgrave in Week 1?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Luke Musgrave's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Luke Musgrave?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Luke Musgrave.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Luke Musgrave?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Luke Musgrave plays at MIN (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.