Start T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft?
Week 8 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 · TE16
TETucker KraftGB · TE7Who to start
Clear startTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 10.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
T.J. Hockenson and Tucker Kraft are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 12.2 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 10.9.
Start Tucker Kraft on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hockenson | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.2 | 10.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.5 | 10.2 |
| Snap share | 63% | 82% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 10.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.9 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, T.J. Hockenson or Tucker Kraft?
T.J. Hockenson plays at DET (easy) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium). T.J. Hockenson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.