Start Drake London 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.9 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PIT, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.7 vs 12.3 pts/game).
Drake London and Luther Burden are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Drake London travels to PIT (easy matchup) and Luther Burden travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake London for 16.9 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Start Drake London on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | London | Burden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.9 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.5 | 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 Drake London vs Luther Burden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Drake London or Luther Burden in Week 1?
Start Drake London in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.9 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Drake London or Luther Burden?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake London for 16.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Luther Burden.
Who has the better matchup, Drake London or Luther Burden?
Drake London plays at PIT (easy) and Luther Burden plays at CAR (hard). Drake London 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.