Start Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren?
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 · TE3
TETyler WarrenIND · TE2Who to start
Slight leanSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.4 vs 11.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Sam LaPorta and Tyler Warren are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard matchup) and Tyler Warren hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 11.4 PPR points to Tyler Warren's 11.0.
Start Sam LaPorta on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.4 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
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 Tyler Warren comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren in Week 1?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 11.4 PPR points to Tyler Warren's 11.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 11.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.0 for Tyler Warren.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren?
Sam LaPorta hosts NO (hard) and Tyler Warren hosts BAL (medium). Tyler Warren 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.