Start Chig Okonkwo 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.
TEChig OkonkwoQWAS · TE34
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.1 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Chig Okonkwo and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Okonkwo | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chig Okonkwo vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chig Okonkwo or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.1 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or T.J. Hockenson?
Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (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.