Start Cade Stover 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.
TECade StoverHOU · TE60
TEDrew SampleCIN · TE68Who to start
Slight leanDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cade Stover and Drew Sample are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Stover hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points to Cade Stover's 1.6.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stover | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.8 | 4.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cade Stover vs Drew Sample comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Stover or Drew Sample in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Cade Stover's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Stover or Drew Sample?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for Cade Stover.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Stover or Drew Sample?
Cade Stover hosts BUF (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.