Start Hunter Long or Julian Hill?
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.
TEHunter LongJAX · TE59
TEJulian HillIRNE · TE61Who to start
Clear startHunter Long- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.2 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Hunter Long and Julian Hill are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Hunter Long hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Julian Hill travels to SEA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Hunter Long for 3.2 PPR points to Julian Hill's 0.0.
Start Hunter Long on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Long | Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 41% | 55% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Hunter Long vs Julian Hill comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Hunter Long or Julian Hill in Week 1?
Start Hunter Long in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.2 PPR points to Julian Hill's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Hunter Long or Julian Hill?
Our Clutch Score projects Hunter Long for 3.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Julian Hill.
Who has the better matchup, Hunter Long or Julian Hill?
Hunter Long hosts CLE (hard) and Julian Hill plays at SEA (easy). Julian Hill 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.