Start Colby Parkinson 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.
TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE52
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Strong startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 77% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Colby Parkinson vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.2 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Sam LaPorta?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Colby Parkinson 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.