Start Jaren Kanak 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.
TEJaren KanakIRTEN · TE69
TESam RoushCHI · TE58Who to start
Clear startSam Roush- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jaren Kanak and Sam Roush are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jaren Kanak hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Sam Roush travels to CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points to Jaren Kanak's 0.0.
Start Sam Roush on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kanak | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 2.0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaren Kanak vs Sam Roush comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaren Kanak or Sam Roush in Week 1?
Start Sam Roush in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Jaren Kanak's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaren Kanak or Sam Roush?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jaren Kanak.
Who has the better matchup, Jaren Kanak or Sam Roush?
Jaren Kanak hosts NYJ (hard) and Sam Roush plays at CAR (medium). Sam Roush 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.