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Start Cade Otton 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.

TECade OttonTB · TE27
8.3Clutch · Wk 8vs ATL
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE16
10.9Clutch · Wk 8@ DET

Who to start

Clear start
T.J. Hockenson
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 8.3 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (11.2 vs 7.9 projected points).

Cade Otton and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.

Start T.J. Hockenson on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatOttonHockenson
Clutch Score (Wk 8)8.310.9
Baseline proj (week)7.911.2
Points / game (season)5.410.5
Snap share94%63%
Red-zone touches26

Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?

Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?

Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.

Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or T.J. Hockenson?

Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy) 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.