Start Deebo Samuel or Denzel Boston?
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.
WRDeebo SamuelSF · WR25
WRDenzel BostonCLEWho to start
Clear startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.0 vs 7.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Deebo Samuel and Denzel Boston are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Denzel Boston travels to JAX (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 10.0 PPR points to Denzel Boston's 7.3.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.0 | 7.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.8 | - |
| Snap share | 72% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Deebo Samuel vs Denzel Boston comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Denzel Boston in Week 1?
Start Deebo Samuel in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.0 PPR points to Denzel Boston's 7.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Denzel Boston?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 10.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.3 for Denzel Boston.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Denzel Boston?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Denzel Boston plays at JAX (medium). 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.