Start DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?
Week 7 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 SmithOPHI · WR13
WRLuther Burden IIICHI · WR24Who to start
Strong startLuther Burden III- DeVonta Smith is not projected to play this week, so Luther Burden III is the only one who can score.
DeVonta Smith and Luther Burden III are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith is not projected to play and Luther Burden III hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Luther Burden III for 14.1 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 0.0.
Start Luther Burden III on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | III |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 13.9 |
| Snap share | 86% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 11 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DeVonta Smith vs Luther Burden III comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III in Week 7?
Start Luther Burden III in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.1 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?
Our Clutch Score projects Luther Burden III for 14.1 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.0 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Luther Burden III?
DeVonta Smith hosts DAL (easy) and Luther Burden III hosts NE (medium). DeVonta Smith draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.