Start Deion Burks or Devontez Walker?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Deion Burks and Devontez Walker are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deion Burks hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Devontez Walker travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Devontez Walker for 2.0 PPR points to Deion Burks's 1.3.
Start Devontez Walker on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burks | Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.1 |
| Snap share | - | 20% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Deion Burks vs Devontez Walker comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deion Burks or Devontez Walker in Week 1?
Start Devontez Walker in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Deion Burks's 1.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deion Burks or Devontez Walker?
Our Clutch Score projects Devontez Walker for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.3 for Deion Burks.
Who has the better matchup, Deion Burks or Devontez Walker?
Deion Burks hosts BAL (medium) and Devontez Walker plays at IND (easy). Devontez Walker 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.