Start Gunnar Helm 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.
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE24
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE16Who to start
Strong startT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 5.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.2 vs 5.6 projected points).
Gunnar Helm and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm travels to CIN (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 5.0 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 5.6 | 11.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 10.5 |
| Snap share | 78% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Gunnar Helm vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or T.J. Hockenson in Week 8?
Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 5.0 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or T.J. Hockenson?
Gunnar Helm plays at CIN (easy) 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.