Start John Michael Gyllenborg 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.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
John Michael Gyllenborg and Sam Roush are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. John Michael Gyllenborg hosts DEN (medium matchup) and Sam Roush travels to CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points to John Michael Gyllenborg's 0.1.
Start Sam Roush on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gyllenborg | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.4 | 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 John Michael Gyllenborg vs Sam Roush comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start John Michael Gyllenborg or Sam Roush in Week 1?
Start Sam Roush in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to John Michael Gyllenborg's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, John Michael Gyllenborg or Sam Roush?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for John Michael Gyllenborg.
Who has the better matchup, John Michael Gyllenborg or Sam Roush?
John Michael Gyllenborg hosts DEN (medium) and Sam Roush plays at CAR (medium). John Michael Gyllenborg 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.