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Start Dalton Schultz 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 SchultzHOU · TE18
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE16
10.9Clutch · Wk 8@ DET

Who to start

Only option
T.J. Hockenson
  • Dalton Schultz is on a bye this week, so T.J. Hockenson is the only one who plays.

Dalton Schultz and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz is on a bye and T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup).

Dalton Schultz is on a bye this week, so T.J. Hockenson is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

StatSchultzHockenson
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-10.9
Baseline proj (week)8.911.2
Points / game (season)9.310.5
Snap share58%63%
Red-zone touches46

Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?

Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 8. Dalton Schultz is on a bye.

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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.