Start Oronde Gadsden 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.
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15Who to start
Slight leanSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 9.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 8.3 pts/game).
Oronde Gadsden and Sam LaPorta are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 9.6.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gadsden | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 11.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.2 | 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 Oronde Gadsden vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Oronde Gadsden 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 Oronde Gadsden's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oronde Gadsden or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.6 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, Oronde Gadsden or Sam LaPorta?
Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard). Oronde Gadsden 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.