Start Germie Bernard 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.
WRGermie BernardPIT
WRTroy FranklinDEN · WR31Who to start
Clear startGermie Bernard- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 3.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Germie Bernard and Troy Franklin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Germie Bernard hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Troy Franklin travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Germie Bernard for 6.7 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Start Germie Bernard on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bernard | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 10.4 |
| Snap share | - | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 18 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Germie Bernard vs Troy Franklin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Germie Bernard or Troy Franklin in Week 1?
Start Germie Bernard in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Germie Bernard or Troy Franklin?
Our Clutch Score projects Germie Bernard for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.6 for Troy Franklin.
Who has the better matchup, Germie Bernard or Troy Franklin?
Germie Bernard hosts ATL (easy) and Troy Franklin plays at KC (medium). Germie Bernard 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.