Start Drew Sample or Will Kacmarek?
Week 7 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 · TE69
TEWill KacmarekMIA · TE43Who to start
Clear startDrew Sample- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.4 vs 1.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.1 vs 1.3 projected points).
Drew Sample and Will Kacmarek are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample travels to BAL (hard matchup) and Will Kacmarek travels to NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 3.4 PPR points to Will Kacmarek's 1.2.
Start Drew Sample on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Kacmarek |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.0 | 0.9 |
| Snap share | 50% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Drew Sample vs Will Kacmarek comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Will Kacmarek in Week 7?
Start Drew Sample in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.4 PPR points to Will Kacmarek's 1.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Will Kacmarek?
Our Clutch Score projects Drew Sample for 3.4 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 1.2 for Will Kacmarek.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Will Kacmarek?
Drew Sample plays at BAL (hard) and Will Kacmarek plays at NYJ (hard). Drew Sample draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.