Start Mark Andrews 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.
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
Mark Andrews and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Andrews | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.0 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 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 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mark Andrews or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Mark Andrews or T.J. Hockenson?
Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). Mark Andrews 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.