Start Austin Hooper or Matt Hibner?
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
TEMatt HibnerBALWho to start
Slight leanMatt Hibner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Austin Hooper and Matt Hibner are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Matt Hibner travels to IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matt Hibner for 2.2 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.6.
Start Matt Hibner on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Hibner |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | - |
| Snap share | 50% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | - |
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 Matt Hibner comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Matt Hibner in Week 1?
Start Matt Hibner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Matt Hibner?
Our Clutch Score projects Matt Hibner for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for Austin Hooper.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Matt Hibner?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Matt Hibner plays at IND (medium). Matt Hibner 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.