Start Harold Fannin 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.
TEHarold FanninCLE · TE30
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Slight leanSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 9.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 10.6 pts/game).
Harold Fannin and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Harold Fannin travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Harold Fannin's 9.5.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Fannin | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.5 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.6 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.1 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Harold Fannin vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Harold Fannin or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.2 PPR points to Harold Fannin's 9.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Harold Fannin or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.5 for Harold Fannin.
Who has the better matchup, Harold Fannin or Sam LaPorta?
Harold Fannin plays at JAX (medium) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Harold Fannin 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.