Start Dalton Schultz 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 SchultzHOU · TE19
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Slight leanT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.1 vs 7.8 projected points.
Dalton Schultz and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Start T.J. Hockenson on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 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 Schultz vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.1 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or T.J. Hockenson?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (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.