Start Drew Sample or Sam Roush?
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.
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Slight leanDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 2.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Drew Sample and Sam Roush are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Sam Roush travels to CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points to Sam Roush's 2.1.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | - |
| Snap share | 52% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
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 Sam Roush comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Sam Roush in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Sam Roush's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Sam Roush?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Sam Roush.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Sam Roush?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Sam Roush plays at CAR (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.