Start Adam Trautman or Drew Sample?
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.
TEAdam TrautmanDEN · TE54
TEDrew SampleCIN · TE60Who to start
Slight leanDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Adam Trautman and Drew Sample are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Adam Trautman travels to KC (hard matchup) and Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points to Adam Trautman's 1.4.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Trautman | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 57% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Adam Trautman vs Drew Sample comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Adam Trautman or Drew Sample in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Adam Trautman's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Adam Trautman or Drew Sample?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Adam Trautman.
Who has the better matchup, Adam Trautman or Drew Sample?
Adam Trautman plays at KC (hard) and Drew Sample hosts TB (easy). Drew Sample 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.