Start Brock Bowers 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.
TEBrock BowersOLV · TE2
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Strong startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.5 vs 0.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brock Bowers hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 11.5 PPR points to Brock Bowers's 0.4.
Start Sam LaPorta on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bowers | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 11.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 9.8 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brock Bowers vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 11.5 PPR points to Brock Bowers's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 11.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Brock Bowers.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?
Brock Bowers hosts MIA (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (medium). Brock Bowers 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.