Start Austin Hooper or Marlin Klein?
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
TEMarlin KleinOHOU · TE74Who to start
Strong startAustin Hooper- Marlin Klein is not projected to play this week, so Austin Hooper is the only one who can score.
Austin Hooper and Marlin Klein are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper hosts SF (hard matchup) and Marlin Klein is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.6 PPR points to Marlin Klein's 0.0.
Start Austin Hooper on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Klein |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 3.4 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 3.0 | - |
| Snap share | 24% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 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 Marlin Klein comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Marlin Klein in Week 7?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 7, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Marlin Klein's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Marlin Klein?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.6 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.0 for Marlin Klein.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Marlin Klein?
Austin Hooper hosts SF (hard) and Marlin Klein hosts NYG (medium). Marlin Klein 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.