Start Mark Andrews or T.J. Hockenson?
Week 8 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.
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE12
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE16Who to start
Slight leanT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.2 vs 9.0 projected points).
Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Mark Andrews travels to BUF (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points to Mark Andrews's 10.1.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Andrews | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.1 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.0 | 11.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 10.5 |
| Snap share | 65% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mark Andrews vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mark Andrews or T.J. Hockenson in Week 8?
Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Mark Andrews's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mark Andrews or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 10.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.1 for Mark Andrews.
Who has the better matchup, Mark Andrews or T.J. Hockenson?
Mark Andrews plays at BUF (easy) and T.J. Hockenson plays at DET (easy). T.J. Hockenson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.