Start Drew Sample or Jeremy Ruckert?
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
TEJeremy RuckertNYJ · TE55Who to start
Clear startDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Drew Sample and Jeremy Ruckert are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Jeremy Ruckert travels to TEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points to Jeremy Ruckert's 0.5.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Ruckert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 52% | 47% |
| 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 Jeremy Ruckert comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Jeremy Ruckert's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Jeremy Ruckert?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Jeremy Ruckert.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Jeremy Ruckert?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Jeremy Ruckert plays at TEN (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.