Start John Bates or Matt Hibner?

Week 7 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.

TEJohn BatesWAS · TE67

ByeClutch · Wk 7On bye

TEMatt HibnerBAL · TE68

2.5Clutch · Wk 7vs CIN

Who to start

Only option

Matt Hibner

John Bates is on a bye this week, so Matt Hibner is the only one who plays.

John Bates and Matt Hibner are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. John Bates is on a bye and Matt Hibner hosts CIN (easy matchup).

John Bates is on a bye this week, so Matt Hibner is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Bates	Hibner
Clutch Score (Wk 7)	-	2.5
Baseline proj (week)	1.9	2.6
Points / game (season)	1.3	3.0
Snap share	43%	43%
Red-zone touches	1	1

Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long John Bates vs Matt Hibner comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start John Bates or Matt Hibner in Week 7?

Start Matt Hibner in Week 7. John Bates is on a bye.

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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.