Start Daniel Bellinger or Matt Hibner?
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.
TEDaniel BellingerTEN · TE45
TEMatt HibnerBALWho to start
Slight leanMatt Hibner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 1.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Daniel Bellinger and Matt Hibner are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Matt Hibner travels to IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matt Hibner for 2.2 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 1.9.
Start Matt Hibner on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bellinger | Hibner |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | - |
| Snap share | 48% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Daniel Bellinger vs Matt Hibner comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Bellinger or Matt Hibner in Week 1?
Start Matt Hibner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Bellinger or Matt Hibner?
Our Clutch Score projects Matt Hibner for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Daniel Bellinger.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Bellinger or Matt Hibner?
Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard) and Matt Hibner plays at IND (medium). Matt Hibner 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.