Start Drew Sample or Tanner Hudson?
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 · TE62
TETanner HudsonCIN · TE54Who to start
Clear startDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.9 vs 0.3 pts/game).
Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Tanner Hudson hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points to Tanner Hudson's 0.4.
Start Drew Sample on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Hudson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 52% | 16% |
| 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 Tanner Hudson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Tanner Hudson in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Tanner Hudson's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Tanner Hudson?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Tanner Hudson.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Tanner Hudson?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Tanner Hudson hosts TB (easy). 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.