Start Cade Otton 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.
TECade OttonTB · TE24
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Slight leanCade Otton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CIN, Easy).
Cade Otton and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start Cade Otton on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 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 Cade Otton vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start Cade Otton in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). Cade Otton 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.