Start Deion Burks or Jordan Whittington?
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
WRJordan WhittingtonLAR · WR116Who to start
Slight leanJordan Whittington- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 1.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Deion Burks and Jordan Whittington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deion Burks hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Jordan Whittington hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jordan Whittington for 1.5 PPR points to Deion Burks's 1.3.
Start Jordan Whittington on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burks | Whittington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.1 |
| Snap share | - | 42% |
| 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 Jordan Whittington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deion Burks or Jordan Whittington in Week 1?
Start Jordan Whittington in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Deion Burks's 1.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deion Burks or Jordan Whittington?
Our Clutch Score projects Jordan Whittington for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.3 for Deion Burks.
Who has the better matchup, Deion Burks or Jordan Whittington?
Deion Burks hosts BAL (medium) and Jordan Whittington hosts SF (medium). Jordan Whittington 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.