Start Cade Stover or Sam Roush?
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
TESam RoushCHI · TE58Who to start
Slight leanSam Roush- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Cade Stover and Sam Roush are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Stover hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Sam Roush travels to CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points to Cade Stover's 1.6.
Start Sam Roush on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stover | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.8 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | - |
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 Sam Roush comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Stover or Sam Roush in Week 1?
Start Sam Roush in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Cade Stover's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Stover or Sam Roush?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for Cade Stover.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Stover or Sam Roush?
Cade Stover hosts BUF (hard) and Sam Roush plays at CAR (medium). Sam Roush 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.