Start Calvin Ridley or Deebo Samuel?
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.
WRCalvin RidleyTEN · WR110
WRDeebo SamuelSF · WR24Who to start
Strong startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 4.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.5 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Calvin Ridley and Deebo Samuel are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 4.3.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ridley | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.3 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 11.8 |
| Snap share | 58% | 72% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 15 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Calvin Ridley vs Deebo Samuel comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Ridley or Deebo Samuel in Week 1?
Start Deebo Samuel in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Calvin Ridley's 4.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Ridley or Deebo Samuel?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.3 for Calvin Ridley.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Ridley or Deebo Samuel?
Calvin Ridley hosts NYJ (hard) and Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy). Deebo Samuel 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.