Start Isaiah Likely 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 9.3 pts/game).
Isaiah Likely and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.1.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isaiah Likely vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely 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 Isaiah Likely's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Isaiah Likely.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Isaiah Likely 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.