Start Drew Sample or Luke Schoonmaker?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Drew Sample and Luke Schoonmaker are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Luke Schoonmaker travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points to Luke Schoonmaker's 1.8.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Schoonmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Snap share | 52% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
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 Luke Schoonmaker comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Luke Schoonmaker in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Luke Schoonmaker's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Luke Schoonmaker?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Luke Schoonmaker.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Luke Schoonmaker?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Luke Schoonmaker plays at NYG (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.