Start CeeDee Lamb or Luther Burden?
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.
WRCeeDee LambDAL · WR20
WRLuther BurdenCHI · WR36Who to start
Strong startCeeDee Lamb- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.1 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 12.3 pts/game).
CeeDee Lamb and Luther Burden are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Luther Burden travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 17.1 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Start CeeDee Lamb on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Lamb | Burden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.1 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 12.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 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 CeeDee Lamb vs Luther Burden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Luther Burden in Week 1?
Start CeeDee Lamb in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.1 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, CeeDee Lamb or Luther Burden?
Our Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 17.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Luther Burden.
Who has the better matchup, CeeDee Lamb or Luther Burden?
CeeDee Lamb plays at NYG (easy) and Luther Burden plays at CAR (hard). CeeDee Lamb 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.