Start Dallas Goedert 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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
Dallas Goedert and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start Dallas Goedert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dallas Goedert vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start Dallas Goedert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or T.J. Hockenson?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). Dallas Goedert 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.