Start Mo Alie-Cox 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.
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TESam RoushCHIWho to start
Clear startSam Roush- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at CAR, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Mo Alie-Cox and Sam Roush are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (hard matchup) and Sam Roush travels to CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points to Mo Alie-Cox's 0.8.
Start Sam Roush on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Alie-Cox | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.9 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | - |
| Snap share | 39% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mo Alie-Cox vs Sam Roush comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mo Alie-Cox or Sam Roush in Week 1?
Start Sam Roush in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Mo Alie-Cox's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mo Alie-Cox or Sam Roush?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Mo Alie-Cox.
Who has the better matchup, Mo Alie-Cox or Sam Roush?
Mo Alie-Cox hosts BAL (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.