Start Devaughn Vele 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.
WRDevaughn VeleNO · WR90
WRTroy FranklinDEN · WR31Who to start
Clear startDevaughn Vele- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.4 vs 3.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Devaughn Vele travels to DET (medium matchup) and Troy Franklin travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Devaughn Vele for 6.4 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Start Devaughn Vele on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Vele | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.5 | 3.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.1 | 10.4 |
| Snap share | 51% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 18 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Devaughn Vele vs Troy Franklin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Devaughn Vele or Troy Franklin in Week 1?
Start Devaughn Vele in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.4 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Devaughn Vele or Troy Franklin?
Our Clutch Score projects Devaughn Vele for 6.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.6 for Troy Franklin.
Who has the better matchup, Devaughn Vele or Troy Franklin?
Devaughn Vele plays at DET (medium) and Troy Franklin plays at KC (medium). Devaughn Vele 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.