Start Isaiah Likely 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.
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
Isaiah Likely and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start Isaiah Likely on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isaiah Likely vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or T.J. Hockenson?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). Isaiah Likely 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.