Start Deebo Samuel or Jalen Nailor?
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 · WR24
WRJalen NailorLV · WR59Who to start
Clear startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 8.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Deebo Samuel and Jalen Nailor are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Jalen Nailor hosts MIA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points to Jalen Nailor's 8.1.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Nailor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 8.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.8 | 5.9 |
| Snap share | 72% | 65% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 11 |
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 Nailor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Jalen Nailor in Week 1?
Start Deebo Samuel in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Jalen Nailor's 8.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Jalen Nailor?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.1 for Jalen Nailor.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Jalen Nailor?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Jalen Nailor hosts MIA (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.