Start Drew Sample or Mitchell Evans?
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
TEMitchell EvansQCAR · TE51Who to start
Slight leanDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Drew Sample and Mitchell Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 1.5.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 52% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 4 |
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 Mitchell Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Mitchell Evans in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Mitchell Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mitchell Evans.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Mitchell Evans?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (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.