Start Mason Taylor 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.
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Strong startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Mason Taylor and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.5 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.7 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mason Taylor vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mason Taylor 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 Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mason Taylor or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Mason Taylor or Sam LaPorta?
Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Mason Taylor 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.