Start Kyle Pitts 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.

TEKyle PittsATL · TE2

9.5Clutch · Wk 1@ PIT

TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE25

8.0Clutch · Wk 1vs GB

Who to start

Clear start

Kyle Pitts

Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.5 vs 8.0 projected points.
Better matchup (at PIT, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (10.1 vs 9.1 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Pitts	Hockenson
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	9.5	8.0
Baseline proj / game	10.1	9.1
Points / game (season)	12.4	7.5
Snap share	87%	79%
Red-zone touches	11	12

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kyle Pitts vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.

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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.