Start Jake Ferguson 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.
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE14
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE16Who to start
Slight leanJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.4 vs 8.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jake Ferguson and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.4 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.7.
Start Jake Ferguson on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ferguson | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.6 | 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 Jake Ferguson vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Ferguson or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 9.4 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Ferguson or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Ferguson or T.J. Hockenson?
Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (hard). Jake Ferguson 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.