Start Sam LaPorta or Theo Johnson?
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.
TESam LaPortaDET · TE15
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE46Who to start
Strong startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Sam LaPorta and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.2 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Sam LaPorta vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.2 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or Theo Johnson?
Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Theo 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.