Start Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?
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.
TEBrenton StrangeJAX · TE13
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Slight leanBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 8.1 projected points.
Brenton Strange and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start Brenton Strange on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brenton Strange vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). T.J. Hockenson 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.