Start Brock Wright 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.
TEBrock WrightDET · TE59
TEDrew SampleCIN · TE62Who to start
Slight leanDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 1.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Brock Wright and Drew Sample are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brock Wright hosts NO (medium matchup) and Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points to Brock Wright's 1.9.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wright | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 57% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brock Wright vs Drew Sample comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Wright or Drew Sample in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Brock Wright's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Wright or Drew Sample?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Brock Wright.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Wright or Drew Sample?
Brock Wright hosts NO (medium) 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.