Start Drew Sample or Will Kacmarek?
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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TEWill KacmarekQMIAWho to start
Slight leanWill Kacmarek- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 2.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.6 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Drew Sample and Will Kacmarek are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Drew Sample hosts TB (easy matchup) and Will Kacmarek travels to LV (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Will Kacmarek for 2.6 PPR points to Drew Sample's 2.4.
Start Will Kacmarek on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sample | Kacmarek |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 3.6 |
| 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 Will Kacmarek comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drew Sample or Will Kacmarek in Week 1?
Start Will Kacmarek in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Drew Sample's 2.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drew Sample or Will Kacmarek?
Our Clutch Score projects Will Kacmarek for 2.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.4 for Drew Sample.
Who has the better matchup, Drew Sample or Will Kacmarek?
Drew Sample hosts TB (easy) and Will Kacmarek plays at LV (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.