Start T.J. Hockenson or Travis Kelce?

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 · TE25

8.0Clutch · Wk 1vs GB

TETravis KelceKC · TE3

9.7Clutch · Wk 1vs DEN

Who to start

Clear start

Travis Kelce

Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.7 vs 8.0 projected points.
Better matchup (vs DEN, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (10.1 vs 9.1 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Hockenson	Kelce
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	8.0	9.7
Baseline proj / game	9.1	10.1
Points / game (season)	7.5	11.4
Snap share	79%	81%
Red-zone touches	12	12

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 Travis Kelce comparison.

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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.