Start Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?
Week 8 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 · TE16Who to start
Clear startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.1 vs 10.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Brenton Strange and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium matchup) and T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 10.9.
Start Brenton Strange on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.1 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 10.5 |
| Snap share | 79% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 12.1 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 10.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.9 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or T.J. Hockenson?
Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium) and T.J. Hockenson plays at DET (easy). T.J. Hockenson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.