Start Dalton Schultz 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 SchultzHOU · TE18
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Strong startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.5 vs 7.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 8.9 pts/game).
Dalton Schultz and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 11.5 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.5.
Start Sam LaPorta on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.5 | 11.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 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 Schultz vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.5 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 11.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Sam LaPorta?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (medium). Sam LaPorta 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.