Start Deebo Samuel or Matthew Golden?
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 · WR13
WRMatthew GoldenGB · WR19Who to start
Clear startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 8.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Deebo Samuel and Matthew Golden are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Matthew Golden travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 10.5 PPR points to Matthew Golden's 8.8.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Golden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.5 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 15.5 |
| Snap share | 42% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
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 Matthew Golden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Matthew Golden in Week 1?
Start Deebo Samuel in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to Matthew Golden's 8.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Matthew Golden?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.8 for Matthew Golden.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Matthew Golden?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Matthew Golden plays at MIN (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.