Start Dalton Kincaid 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.
TEDalton KincaidQBUF · TE11
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE16Who to start
Slight leanT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 10.7 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Dalton Kincaid and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid hosts BAL (medium matchup) and T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 10.7.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.7 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.1 | 10.5 |
| Snap share | 68% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?
Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.7 for Dalton Kincaid.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or T.J. Hockenson?
Dalton Kincaid hosts BAL (medium) 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.