Start Deebo Samuel or Khalil Shakir?
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
WRKhalil ShakirBUF · WR36Who to start
Slight leanDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.0 vs 10.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Deebo Samuel and Khalil Shakir are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Khalil Shakir travels to HOU (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 10.0 PPR points to Khalil Shakir's 10.0.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Shakir |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.8 | 10.4 |
| Snap share | 72% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 13 |
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 Khalil Shakir comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Khalil Shakir in Week 1?
Start Deebo Samuel in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.0 PPR points to Khalil Shakir's 10.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Khalil Shakir?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 10.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.0 for Khalil Shakir.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Khalil Shakir?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Khalil Shakir plays at HOU (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.