Start Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?
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
TETrey McBrideARI · TE2Who to start
Clear startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 10.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.8 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Sam LaPorta and Trey McBride are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup) and Trey McBride travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 10.2.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.2 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 13.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 24.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride in Week 1?
Start Trey McBride in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 10.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.2 for Sam LaPorta.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?
Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard) and Trey McBride plays at LAC (hard). Sam LaPorta 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.