Start Gunnar Helm 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.
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.1 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.1 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Gunnar Helm vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.1 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or T.J. Hockenson?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (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.