Start Drew Sample or Josh Oliver?
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 · TE60
TEJosh OliverQMIN · TE46Who to start
Slight leanDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Drew Sample and Josh Oliver are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 1.5.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Oliver |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 52% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 6 |
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 Josh Oliver comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Josh Oliver in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Josh Oliver's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Josh Oliver?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Josh Oliver.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Josh Oliver?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard). 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.