Start Grant Calcaterra or Sam Roush?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Grant Calcaterra and Sam Roush are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Grant Calcaterra hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Sam Roush travels to CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points to Grant Calcaterra's 0.1.
Start Sam Roush on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Calcaterra | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.5 | - |
| Snap share | 40% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Grant Calcaterra vs Sam Roush comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Grant Calcaterra or Sam Roush in Week 1?
Start Sam Roush in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Grant Calcaterra's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Grant Calcaterra or Sam Roush?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Grant Calcaterra.
Who has the better matchup, Grant Calcaterra or Sam Roush?
Grant Calcaterra hosts WAS (easy) and Sam Roush plays at CAR (medium). Grant Calcaterra 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.