Start Drew Sample or Jackson Hawes?
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.
TEDrew SampleCIN · TE62
TEJackson HawesBUF · TE50Who to start
Slight leanDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 1.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Drew Sample and Jackson Hawes are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Jackson Hawes travels to HOU (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points to Jackson Hawes's 1.7.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Hawes |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 3.1 |
| Snap share | 52% | 44% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Drew Sample vs Jackson Hawes comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Jackson Hawes in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Jackson Hawes's 1.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Jackson Hawes?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.7 for Jackson Hawes.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Jackson Hawes?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Jackson Hawes plays at HOU (medium). 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.