Start Ja'Marr Chase 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.
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR83
WRLuther BurdenCHI · WR36Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 12.3 pts/game).
Ja'Marr Chase and Luther Burden are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Luther Burden travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Burden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 12.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 9.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ja'Marr Chase vs Luther Burden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Luther Burden in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Luther Burden?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Luther Burden.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Luther Burden?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Luther Burden plays at CAR (hard). Ja'Marr Chase 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.