Start Daniel Bellinger or Drew Sample?
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.
TEDaniel BellingerTEN · TE43
TEDrew SampleCIN · TE60Who to start
Slight leanDaniel Bellinger- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 2.1 projected points.
Daniel Bellinger and Drew Sample are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Daniel Bellinger for 2.1 PPR points to Drew Sample's 2.1.
Start Daniel Bellinger on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bellinger | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 48% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Daniel Bellinger vs Drew Sample comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Bellinger or Drew Sample in Week 1?
Start Daniel Bellinger in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Drew Sample's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Bellinger or Drew Sample?
Our Clutch Score projects Daniel Bellinger for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Drew Sample.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Bellinger or Drew Sample?
Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard) and Drew Sample hosts TB (easy). Drew Sample 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.