Start T.J. Hockenson or Theo Johnson?
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.
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE8
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE46Who to start
Strong startT.J. Hockenson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.1 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.1 vs 4.5 pts/game).
T.J. Hockenson and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start T.J. Hockenson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hockenson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.1 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.6 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long T.J. Hockenson vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start T.J. Hockenson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.1 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, T.J. Hockenson or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects T.J. Hockenson for 8.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, T.J. Hockenson or Theo Johnson?
T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Theo Johnson 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.