Start DJ Moore 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.
WRDJ MooreBUF · WR9
WRLuther BurdenCHI · WR36Who to start
Slight leanDJ Moore- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.3 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at HOU, Easy).
DJ Moore and Luther Burden are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DJ Moore travels to HOU (easy matchup) and Luther Burden travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DJ Moore for 11.3 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Start DJ Moore on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Moore | Burden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 12.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.0 | 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 DJ Moore vs Luther Burden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Moore or Luther Burden in Week 1?
Start DJ Moore in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 11.3 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Moore or Luther Burden?
Our Clutch Score projects DJ Moore for 11.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Luther Burden.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Moore or Luther Burden?
DJ Moore plays at HOU (easy) and Luther Burden plays at CAR (hard). DJ Moore 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.