Start Austin Hooper or Mitchell Evans?
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
TEMitchell EvansCAR · TE53Who to start
Slight leanAustin Hooper- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.0 vs 0.9 pts/game).
Austin Hooper and Mitchell Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Austin Hooper travels to PIT (medium matchup) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 1.6 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 0.9.
Start Austin Hooper on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hooper | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 50% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 4 |
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 Mitchell Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Austin Hooper or Mitchell Evans in Week 1?
Start Austin Hooper in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 0.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Austin Hooper or Mitchell Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Austin Hooper for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.9 for Mitchell Evans.
Who has the better matchup, Austin Hooper or Mitchell Evans?
Austin Hooper plays at PIT (medium) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium). Mitchell Evans 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.