Start Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte?
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
WRKayshon BoutteNE · WR49Who to start
Strong startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 5.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.5 vs 5.6 pts/game).
Deebo Samuel and Kayshon Boutte are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Kayshon Boutte travels to SEA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points to Kayshon Boutte's 5.7.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Boutte |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 5.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.8 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 72% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 4 |
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 Kayshon Boutte comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte in Week 1?
Start Deebo Samuel in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Kayshon Boutte's 5.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.7 for Kayshon Boutte.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Kayshon Boutte plays at SEA (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.