Start Deion Burks or Dont'e Thornton?
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.
WRDeion BurksIND
WRDont'e ThorntonIRLV · WR133Who to start
Clear startDeion Burks- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.3 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Deion Burks and Dont'e Thornton are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deion Burks hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Deion Burks for 1.3 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Start Deion Burks on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burks | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 1.6 |
| Snap share | - | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 2 |
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 Dont'e Thornton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deion Burks or Dont'e Thornton in Week 1?
Start Deion Burks in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.3 PPR points to Dont'e Thornton's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deion Burks or Dont'e Thornton?
Our Clutch Score projects Deion Burks for 1.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Dont'e Thornton.
Who has the better matchup, Deion Burks or Dont'e Thornton?
Deion Burks hosts BAL (medium) and Dont'e Thornton hosts MIA (medium). Dont'e Thornton 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.