Start Pat Freiermuth 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.
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8Who to start
Clear startT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.1 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.1 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Pat Freiermuth and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Freiermuth | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.6 | 13.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Pat Freiermuth vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Pat Freiermuth 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 Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Pat Freiermuth or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Pat Freiermuth or T.J. Hockenson?
Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard) and T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium). T.J. Hockenson 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.