Start AJ Barner or Sam LaPorta?
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.
TEAJ BarnerSEA · TE38
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Slight leanSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 9.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 8.4 pts/game).
AJ Barner and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.6.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long AJ Barner vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.2 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.6 for AJ Barner.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Sam LaPorta?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). AJ Barner 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.