Start George Kittle 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.
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 9.1 pts/game).
George Kittle and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 46% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Kittle vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or T.J. Hockenson?
George Kittle plays at LAR (easy) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). George Kittle 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.