Start DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden?
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.
WRDeVonta SmithPHI · WR13
WRLuther BurdenCHI · WR24Who to start
Clear startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 12.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.5 vs 12.3 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Luther Burden are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Luther Burden travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 15.4 PPR points to Luther Burden's 12.1.
Start DeVonta Smith on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Burden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.4 | 12.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DeVonta Smith vs Luther Burden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden in Week 1?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Luther Burden's 12.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.1 for Luther Burden.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Luther Burden plays at CAR (hard). DeVonta Smith 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.