Start Chig Okonkwo 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.
TEChig OkonkwoQWAS · TE34
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Chig Okonkwo and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Start Sam LaPorta on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Okonkwo | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chig Okonkwo vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.2 PPR points to Chig Okonkwo's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Chig Okonkwo.
Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or Sam LaPorta?
Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Chig Okonkwo 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.