Start George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
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.
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Slight leanGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 10.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
George Kittle and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 10.2.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 46% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Kittle vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 10.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.2 for Sam LaPorta.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
George Kittle plays at LAR (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). George Kittle 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.