Start T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Slight leanTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 9.1 pts/game).
T.J. Hockenson and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hockenson | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.6 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft?
T.J. Hockenson hosts GB (medium) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). 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.