Start Dalton Kincaid 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.
TEDalton KincaidBUF · TE5
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 8.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 9.6 pts/game).
Dalton Kincaid and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 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 Dalton Kincaid vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid 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 Dalton Kincaid's 8.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.6 for Dalton Kincaid.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or Sam LaPorta?
Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (hard) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Dalton Kincaid 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.