Start Jeremy Ruckert 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.
TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE53
TEJulian HillIRNE · TE61Who to start
Slight leanJeremy Ruckert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.6 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Jeremy Ruckert and Julian Hill are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Julian Hill travels to SEA (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.6 PPR points to Julian Hill's 0.0.
Start Jeremy Ruckert on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ruckert | Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 47% | 55% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jeremy Ruckert vs Julian Hill comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jeremy Ruckert or Julian Hill in Week 1?
Start Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.6 PPR points to Julian Hill's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jeremy Ruckert or Julian Hill?
Our Clutch Score projects Jeremy Ruckert for 0.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Julian Hill.
Who has the better matchup, Jeremy Ruckert or Julian Hill?
Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (easy) and Julian Hill plays at SEA (easy). Jeremy Ruckert 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.