Start Colston Loveland 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.
TEColston LovelandCHI · TE3
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE16Who to start
Clear startT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 9.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.2 vs 9.9 projected points).
Colston Loveland and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Colston Loveland travels to SEA (hard matchup) and T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points to Colston Loveland's 9.6.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Loveland | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.6 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.9 | 11.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| Snap share | 86% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Colston Loveland vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colston Loveland 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 Colston Loveland's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colston Loveland or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.6 for Colston Loveland.
Who has the better matchup, Colston Loveland or T.J. Hockenson?
Colston Loveland plays at SEA (hard) 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.