Start Drew Sample or Mo Alie-Cox?
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
TEMo Alie-CoxIND · TE62Who to start
Clear startDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (1.9 vs 0.9 pts/game).
Drew Sample and Mo Alie-Cox are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points to Mo Alie-Cox's 0.8.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Alie-Cox |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 52% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 5 |
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 Mo Alie-Cox comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Mo Alie-Cox in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Mo Alie-Cox's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Mo Alie-Cox?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Mo Alie-Cox.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Mo Alie-Cox?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (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.