Start T.J. Hockenson or Trey McBride?

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

TETrey McBrideARI · TE1

10.9Clutch · Wk 1@ LAC

Who to start

Clear start

Trey McBride

Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 8.0 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 9.1 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Hockenson	McBride
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	8.0	10.9
Baseline proj / game	9.1	13.8
Points / game (season)	7.5	18.6
Snap share	79%	91%
Red-zone touches	12	32

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 Trey McBride 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.