Start Deebo Samuel or Pat Bryant?
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
WRPat BryantDEN · WR82Who to start
Clear startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 6.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.5 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Deebo Samuel and Pat Bryant are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Pat Bryant travels to KC (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points to Pat Bryant's 6.1.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Bryant |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 6.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.8 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 72% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 7 |
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 Pat Bryant comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Pat Bryant 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 Pat Bryant's 6.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Pat Bryant?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.1 for Pat Bryant.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Pat Bryant?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Pat Bryant plays at KC (easy). 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.