Start Deebo Samuel or Troy Franklin?
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
WRTroy FranklinDEN · WR29Who to start
Strong startDeebo Samuel- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 5.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.5 vs 5.0 pts/game).
Deebo Samuel and Troy Franklin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deebo Samuel travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Troy Franklin travels to KC (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 5.4.
Start Deebo Samuel on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Samuel | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 5.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.8 | 10.4 |
| Snap share | 72% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 18 |
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 Troy Franklin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Troy Franklin 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 Troy Franklin's 5.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deebo Samuel or Troy Franklin?
Our Clutch Score projects Deebo Samuel for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.4 for Troy Franklin.
Who has the better matchup, Deebo Samuel or Troy Franklin?
Deebo Samuel plays at LAR (easy) and Troy Franklin 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.