Start Deebo Samuel or Jaylin Noel?
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
WRJaylin NoelPUPHOU · WR88Who to start
Strong startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Deebo Samuel and Jaylin Noel are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Jaylin Noel hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points to Jaylin Noel's 0.1.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Noel |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 4.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Snap share | 72% | 27% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 5 |
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 Jaylin Noel comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Jaylin Noel in Week 1?
Start Deebo Samuel in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Jaylin Noel's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Jaylin Noel?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Jaylin Noel.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Jaylin Noel?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Jaylin Noel hosts BUF (hard). 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.