Start De'Zhaun Stribling 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.
WRDe'Zhaun StriblingOSF
WRDeebo SamuelSF · WR13Who to start
Strong startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
De'Zhaun Stribling and Deebo Samuel are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. De'Zhaun Stribling travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 10.5 PPR points to De'Zhaun Stribling's 0.3.
Start Deebo Samuel on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Stribling | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 10.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.6 | 9.2 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 18.0 |
| Snap share | - | 42% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long De'Zhaun Stribling vs Deebo Samuel comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Zhaun Stribling or Deebo Samuel in Week 1?
Start Deebo Samuel in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to De'Zhaun Stribling's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Zhaun Stribling or Deebo Samuel?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for De'Zhaun Stribling.
Who has the better matchup, De'Zhaun Stribling or Deebo Samuel?
De'Zhaun Stribling plays at LAR (easy) and Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy). De'Zhaun Stribling 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.