Start Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
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 · TE5
TETravis KelceKC · TE9Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.5 vs 10.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 10.1 pts/game).
Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts NO (medium matchup) and Travis Kelce hosts DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 11.5 PPR points to Travis Kelce's 10.1.
Start Sam LaPorta on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.5 | 10.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | - |
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 Travis Kelce comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.5 PPR points to Travis Kelce's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 11.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.1 for Travis Kelce.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
Sam LaPorta hosts NO (medium) and Travis Kelce hosts DEN (medium). Travis Kelce 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.