Start Juwan Johnson 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.
TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE7
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 8.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 8.3 pts/game).
Juwan Johnson and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Juwan Johnson's 8.8.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.8 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.4 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Juwan Johnson vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Juwan Johnson 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 Juwan Johnson's 8.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Juwan Johnson or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.8 for Juwan Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Juwan Johnson or Sam LaPorta?
Juwan Johnson plays at DET (medium) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Juwan Johnson 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.