Start Josh Oliver or Matt Hibner?
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.
TEJosh OliverMIN · TE48
TEMatt HibnerBALWho to start
Slight leanMatt Hibner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 1.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Josh Oliver and Matt Hibner are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup) and Matt Hibner travels to IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Matt Hibner for 2.2 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 1.7.
Start Matt Hibner on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Oliver | Hibner |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | - |
| Snap share | 46% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Oliver vs Matt Hibner comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Oliver or Matt Hibner in Week 1?
Start Matt Hibner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 1.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Oliver or Matt Hibner?
Our Clutch Score projects Matt Hibner for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.7 for Josh Oliver.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Oliver or Matt Hibner?
Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard) and Matt Hibner plays at IND (medium). Matt Hibner 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.