Start Dalton Kincaid 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.
TEDalton KincaidBUF · TE5
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Slight leanDalton Kincaid- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.6 vs 8.1 projected points.
Dalton Kincaid and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Kincaid for 8.6 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start Dalton Kincaid on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 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 Dalton Kincaid vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start Dalton Kincaid in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.6 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Kincaid for 8.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or T.J. Hockenson?
Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (hard) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). Dalton Kincaid 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.