Start Sam Roush or Tanner Hudson?
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 RoushCHI
TETanner HudsonCIN · TE54Who to start
Clear startSam Roush- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.0 vs 0.3 pts/game).
Sam Roush and Tanner Hudson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Sam Roush travels to CAR (medium matchup) and Tanner Hudson hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points to Tanner Hudson's 0.4.
Start Sam Roush on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Roush | Hudson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.2 |
| Snap share | - | 16% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Sam Roush vs Tanner Hudson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam Roush or Tanner Hudson in Week 1?
Start Sam Roush in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Tanner Hudson's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam Roush or Tanner Hudson?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Tanner Hudson.
Who has the better matchup, Sam Roush or Tanner Hudson?
Sam Roush plays at CAR (medium) and Tanner Hudson hosts TB (easy). Tanner Hudson 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.