Start Dylan Sampson or Tank Bigsby?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.5 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Dylan Sampson and Tank Bigsby are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Dylan Sampson travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Tank Bigsby hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tank Bigsby for 4.5 PPR points to Dylan Sampson's 4.4.
Start Tank Bigsby on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sampson | Bigsby |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 25% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 17 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dylan Sampson vs Tank Bigsby comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dylan Sampson or Tank Bigsby in Week 1?
Start Tank Bigsby in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Dylan Sampson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dylan Sampson or Tank Bigsby?
Our Clutch Score projects Tank Bigsby for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Dylan Sampson.
Who has the better matchup, Dylan Sampson or Tank Bigsby?
Dylan Sampson plays at JAX (medium) and Tank Bigsby hosts WAS (medium). Tank Bigsby draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.