Start Jake Ferguson 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.
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Slight leanSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Jake Ferguson and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 9.3.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ferguson | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.6 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Jake Ferguson vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Ferguson 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 Jake Ferguson's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Ferguson or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jake Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Ferguson or Sam LaPorta?
Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Jake Ferguson 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.