Start Austin Hooper or Matt Hibner?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 2.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 2.6 projected points).
Austin Hooper and Matt Hibner are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper hosts SF (hard matchup) and Matt Hibner hosts CIN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.6 PPR points to Matt Hibner's 2.5.
Start Austin Hooper on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Hibner |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Snap share | 24% | 43% |
| 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 Matt Hibner comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Matt Hibner in Week 7?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Matt Hibner's 2.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Matt Hibner?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 3.6 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 2.5 for Matt Hibner.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Matt Hibner?
Austin Hooper hosts SF (hard) and Matt Hibner hosts CIN (easy). Matt Hibner 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.