Start Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.2 vs 9.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 10.3 pts/game).
Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.2 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.2 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 9.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 10.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.0 for Tucker Kraft.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). Sam LaPorta draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.