Start Mark Andrews 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.
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE18
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Slight leanMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 10.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
Mark Andrews and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mark Andrews travels to IND (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 10.2.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Andrews | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.0 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 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 Mark Andrews vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mark Andrews or Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 10.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mark Andrews or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.2 for Sam LaPorta.
Who has the better matchup, Mark Andrews or Sam LaPorta?
Mark Andrews plays at IND (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Mark Andrews 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.