Start Brenton Strange 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.
TEBrenton StrangeJAX · TE13
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 9.5 pts/game).
Brenton Strange and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brenton Strange vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange 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 Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Sam LaPorta?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Brenton Strange 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.