Start Oronde Gadsden 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.
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Oronde Gadsden and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gadsden | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.2 | 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 Oronde Gadsden vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Oronde Gadsden or T.J. Hockenson in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oronde Gadsden or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Oronde Gadsden or T.J. Hockenson?
Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). Oronde Gadsden 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.