Start Mason Taylor 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.
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.1 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.1 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Mason Taylor and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.7 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mason Taylor vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mason Taylor or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.1 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mason Taylor or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Mason Taylor or T.J. Hockenson?
Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). Mason Taylor 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.