Start Drew Sample or Joe Royer?
Week 8 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 · TE69
TEJoe RoyerPUPCLE · TE47Who to start
Strong startDrew Sample- Joe Royer is not projected to play this week, so Drew Sample is the only one who can score.
Drew Sample and Joe Royer are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TEN (hard matchup) and Joe Royer is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 3.9 PPR points to Joe Royer's 0.0.
Start Drew Sample on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Royer |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 3.5 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 3.0 | - |
| Snap share | 51% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Drew Sample vs Joe Royer comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Joe Royer in Week 8?
Start Drew Sample in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.9 PPR points to Joe Royer's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Joe Royer?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 3.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Joe Royer.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Joe Royer?
Drew Sample hosts TEN (hard) and Joe Royer plays at PIT (hard). Joe Royer draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.