Start CJ Daniels or Deion Burks?
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: 1.3 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
CJ Daniels and Deion Burks are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. CJ Daniels hosts SF (medium matchup) and Deion Burks hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deion Burks for 1.3 PPR points to CJ Daniels's 0.1.
Start Deion Burks on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Daniels | Burks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 1.4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long CJ Daniels vs Deion Burks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start CJ Daniels or Deion Burks in Week 1?
Start Deion Burks in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.3 PPR points to CJ Daniels's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, CJ Daniels or Deion Burks?
Our Clutch Score projects Deion Burks for 1.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for CJ Daniels.
Who has the better matchup, CJ Daniels or Deion Burks?
CJ Daniels hosts SF (medium) and Deion Burks hosts BAL (medium). CJ Daniels 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.