Start Deebo Samuel or Jalen Coker?
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
WRJalen CokerCAR · WR68Who to start
Clear startJalen Coker- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.1 vs 10.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.8 vs 9.2 pts/game).
Deebo Samuel and Jalen Coker are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Jalen Coker hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Coker for 11.1 PPR points to Deebo Samuel's 10.0.
Start Jalen Coker on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Coker |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.0 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.8 | 8.2 |
| Snap share | 72% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 3 |
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 Jalen Coker comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Jalen Coker in Week 1?
Start Jalen Coker in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.1 PPR points to Deebo Samuel's 10.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Jalen Coker?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Coker for 11.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.0 for Deebo Samuel.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Jalen Coker?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Jalen Coker hosts CHI (easy). Jalen Coker 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.