Start Colston Loveland 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.
TEColston LovelandCHI · TE3
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Clear startColston Loveland- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.8 vs 11.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (12.7 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Colston Loveland and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colston Loveland travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Colston Loveland for 13.8 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 11.5.
Start Colston Loveland on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Loveland | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.8 | 11.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.7 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Colston Loveland vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start Colston Loveland in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.8 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 11.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Colston Loveland for 13.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.5 for Sam LaPorta.
Who has the better matchup, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
Colston Loveland plays at CAR (medium) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (medium). Colston Loveland 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.