Start Drew Sample or Tanner Koziol?
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 1.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Drew Sample and Tanner Koziol are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Tanner Koziol hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points to Tanner Koziol's 1.8.
Start Drew Sample on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Koziol |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 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 Tanner Koziol comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Tanner Koziol in Week 1?
Start Drew Sample in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Tanner Koziol's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Tanner Koziol?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 2.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Tanner Koziol.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Tanner Koziol?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Tanner Koziol hosts CLE (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.